The polished rock and snail shell-shaped swirl holes show how the water has carved its way deep into the rock. If you stand on one of the two iron bridges at the top, you can hear the raging water deep below.
There is a paid car park in Rütenen. Then continue on foot. There are picnic areas along the way and the Rütenen bathing area is a popular recreational destination, especially in summer.
A small green area for picnicking or swimming is also available at Risleten. There is a fire pit with wood. There is a small harbour for small boats to moor.
Guided tours
The Beckenried tourist office organises cultural tours of the Risleten gorge with very good nature and history information on former factories such as the lime or match factory, the gorge, the dinosaur tracks and other interesting information.
You can obtain the contact addresses of the cultural guides at the Beckenried tourist information office.
There is a paid car park in Rütenen. Then continue on foot. There are picnic areas along the way and the Rütenen bathing area is a popular recreational destination, especially in summer.
A small green area for picnicking or swimming is also available at Risleten. There is a fire pit with wood. There is a small harbour for small boats to moor.
Guided tours
The Beckenried tourist office organises cultural tours of the Risleten gorge with very good nature and history information on former factories such as the lime or match factory, the gorge, the dinosaur tracks and other interesting information.
You can obtain the contact addresses of the cultural guides at the Beckenried tourist information office.
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Accessibility / Location
By the lake
By the river