Geologically, the Breitachklamm gorge* is a fairly familiar drill: limestone, fast-flowing water, Bob's your uncle. But it's an impressive example - noisy, deep and narrow, with plenty of waterfalls and overhanging rock faces, and a history of spectacular-sounding floods.
It has sturdy, well-maintained paths to boot. Even novice walkers will be able to tackle it, given waterproof shoes and the stomach for a short steep section at either end.
If you're at the top, you've just crossed into Austria. It isn't obvious, but look down the road behind the hotel for proof...
You'll find it near the village of Oberstdorf, about two hours' drive south (and a little bit west) of Munich Airport.
* A tautology, by the way - the Breitach is the river, and Klamm means gorge.
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