Overview

• Schwarzenbruck has approved a protection plan for the Schwarzachklamm that adds information boards at critical spots, installs path enclosures and increases ranger patrols in the coming weeks.
• Temporary closures are being considered only if new measures fail to curb rule‑breaking, according to environmental officer Mareike Menneckemeyer.
• The gorge is designated by Bavaria’s environmental authority as one of the state’s most beautiful geotopes and is under nature protection, heightening conservation obligations.
• Local officials report sharp post‑pandemic footfall with visitors leaving marked trails, climbing steep slopes and leaving litter and cigarette butts.
• Tourism coverage is amplifying interest across Franken, as BLfD spotlights scenic monuments, Travelbook touts Miltenberg, an inFranken.de poll crowns Veste Coburg and regional media promote free or low‑cost alternatives to disperse crowds.