Marienschlucht
Below the Marienschlucht gorge between Wallhausen and Bodman, the wall drops in steps to about 40 m and then continues as steep slope; further west depths of 100 m and more are reached along the wall. Niches and small overhangs shelter eels and burbot. Right at the descent point the entrance of the first of three small Wulf-Werner caves lies at about 12 m; it ends after 8–10 m and silt from the ceiling quickly ruins the visibility.
Facts
- Region: Germany – Lake Constance & Bavarian Alpine Lakes
- Area: Lake Constance (Bodensee)
- Depth: 0–100 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: low
- Type: wall, cave
- Coordinates: 47.7661, 9.0961 (approximate)
- Highlights: stepped wall to ~40 m, wall deepening westwards past 100 m, first Wulf-Werner cave entrance at 12 m (8–10 m long), European eel, burbot
- Permit: No individual permit, but the Lake Constance Shipping Regulation applies: set up the 'A' flag at the entry and keep clear of harbour entrances, passenger landing stages and fairways (100 m). Check current terms.
- Tips: Since the gorge path was closed, the site can only be reached by boat; local guides recommend starting from Wallhausen. The caves are overhead environments – enter only with cave training. The Teufelstisch ban zone is nearby; stay outside it.