Circular tour from Bodman to Marienschlucht and back via SeeGang

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Baden-Württemberg

Bodman-Ludwigshafen

Circular tour from Bodman to Marienschlucht and back via SeeGang

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Circular tour from Bodman to Marienschlucht and back via SeeGang

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20.2km

390m

Hiking

This longer circular tour from Bodman leads you along the lake shore to the Marienschlucht, over the panoramic footbridge and back to Bodman via the premium hiking trail SeeGang.

To do this, start at the Mobility Point in Bodman. Through the village, you head to the shore to the lower gorge entrance of the Marienschlucht. Upon reaching the lower gorge entrance, explore the new panoramic footbridge, which leads you through the Marienschlucht over 56 meters of altitude, 280 steps, and 5 viewing platforms.

Fascinating views into untouched nature and onto the sparkling lake are guaranteed here. Let yourself be enchanted by the wild beauty of the landscape around the Marienschlucht.

Upon reaching the upper gorge entrance, head back to Bodman to the Mobility Point via the premium hiking trail SeeGang.

Want to dive deeper? In this episode of the Bodensee podcast, you'll learn more about the history of the Marienschlucht, the long closure, and the path back to reopening: bodensee-podcast.podigee.io/42-wiedereroffnung-der-marienschlucht.

At www.marienschlucht.info, you'll find all information about the gorge, boat trips, travel, and parking facilities.

by Echt Bodensee

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

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3.78 km

View of Lake Constance

Highlight • Viewpoint

Between Bodman and Wallhausen, the Seeweg (lake path) runs directly along the idyllic shore of Lake Constance. Here you can hike between the two villages on a comfortable trail in close proximity to the water, letting your gaze wander over the lake. Small pebble beaches and many benches invite you to take a break along the way.

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6.89 km

Marienschlucht (Maria Gorge)

Highlight • Gorge

Since March 27, 2026, after 11 years, the Marienschlucht is open again and accessible via a new steel walkway. With panoramic views and safety, you can marvel at this natural jewel on the shores of Lake Constance from various spectacular perspectives.

All information about the Marienschlucht can be found on the official website: marienschlucht.info

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17.1 km

Altbodman Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Great adventure for children and a fantastic view over Lake Überlingen.

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20.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

2.83 km

1.64 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

3.86 km

2.98 km

1.86 km

798 m

100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

7°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

April 4, 2026,Marienschlucht - Bodman - Ruine Altbodman 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏼‍♀️🐣🐇👌🏼

Easter Saturday 🐣🐥🐇 Time for the newly opened Marienschlucht 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏼‍♀️🤩

We started in Langenrain at the parking lot of the community center and then walked over the Blissenhalde to the Marienschlucht. The entrance is located shortly after a parking lot, which however has only a few parking spaces.
On the way to the gorge, you also pass the ruin of …

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April 12, 2026,Rundweg von Ludwigshafen, Bodman, Ruine Bodman, Bisongehege, Marienschlucht und am Seeufer zurück

Long but varied hike to the Marienschlucht. The stairs are not for the faint of heart! In Bodman there are many places to stop for refreshments.

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April 16, 2026,Über die Marienschlucht und Ruine Bodman zurück nach Bodman

We parked at Bodman Parkplatz Kapelle - it is recommended.
Day ticket 5€ - payable in coins, EC card or mobile - what more could you want.
And the toilets are free and were clean on a weekday. 👍
To the Marienschlucht:
We were there on a Thursday outside of the holidays, but it was already unpleasantly crowded. From the …

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May 19, 2023,Abendrunde in Bodman

Plenty of views of Lake Constance, despite the gloomy weather. The path up the slope at the turning point of the hike was signposted as closed from above, but not from below... It was accessible...

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June 20, 2026,1. Etappe SeeGang 💦von Anlegestelle Marienschlucht nach Bodman

Woohoo, weekend and nice weather, so off to Lake Constance.
I've wanted to hike the SeeGang in one go for a long time, but somehow it never worked out 🤷🏻‍♀️ So today I adapted the 1st stage to my circumstances.
My hotel is in Bodman, so I took the little boat 🛥️ to Marienschlucht.

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June 4, 2023,Von Liggeringen zum "Bodmaner" See - Runde ab Dorfmitte Liggeringen 04.06.23

By train from Salem to Radolfzell then by bus to Liggeringen.
Beautiful tour of Liggeringen to the ruins of Alt-Bodman, then down to the lake. We walked along the lake to the Marienschlucht gorge. There in a zigzag course on a beautiful path back up. Through forests and meadows then back to Liggeringen. From there then back by bus and …

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April 6, 2026,von Bodman zur Marienschlucht-Runde

Finally, it is accessible again. After an 11-year break, the Marienschlucht is open again. On days like these, it is therefore no wonder that the free parking lot at the Marienschlucht was completely full. Our equally free hiking parking lot was the ideal starting point for the beautiful loop.

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July 8, 2026,Schwarzwald ( 4.Tag ) 🌥️Marienschlucht am Bodensee ☺️ ☁️

Day 4
-Marienschlucht, Lake Constance and Altbodman Castle Ruins
Beauty is subjective, of course 🫣, but the 300-meter-long steel walkway with its many steps in the Marienschlucht is definitely impressive! It was fun to walk on it from the very top down to Lake Constance 🤗
The Lake Constance glows a light mint green in some places, which looks beautiful …

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April 14, 2026

This longer circular tour from Bodman leads you along the lake shore to the Marienschlucht, over the panoramic footbridge and back to Bodman via the premium hiking trail SeeGang.
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To do this, start at the Mobility Point in Bodman. Through the village, you head to the shore to the lower gorge entrance of

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