The most beautiful gorges in Austria
The best of Austria's mountain gorges
Austria offers not only beautiful mountains and waterfalls, but also a number of interesting gorges that offer a truly extraordinary experience. They are places that, without bridges and ladders, would be completely impassable for a normal mortal. In addition, most gorges also offer waterfalls or a continuation of the hike to the peaks above it. Let's take a look at the most beautiful gorges in Austria.
Lichtensteinklamm gorge
Austria's most fabulous gorge
The Lichtensteinklamm gorge is one of the greatest natural attractions of the Hohe Tauern, or the Salzburg region. You can find the gorge just a short distance from the town of Sankt Johann im Pongau. You will be amazed by the steep rock walls, the walkway carved into the rock or the picturesque waterfall at the end. There are a number of accommodation options in the vicinity of the gorge. Among the very beautiful are, for example, the Oberstockerhof with its amazing view. continue reading
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The most famous gorge of Styria
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Wasserlochklamm gorge
The most beautiful gorge of Styria
Above the well-known river Salza you will find one of the most beautiful gorges in Austria – the Wasserlochklamm. It is famous for its waterfalls, of which there are quite a few. There are five of them here, and the largest of them, the Schleierwasserfall, is one of the most beautiful in Austria. The circuit itself is only about 3 kilometers long, but you don't climb more than five hundred meters. continue reading
Lammerklamm gorge
Stunning gorge
On the Lammer River you will find, among other things, a truly gorgeous gorge – Lammerklamm. The hiking trail is built in a steep rock wall. The Lammer River has an absolutely breathtaking blue color. At the end of the gorge is a small beach with the possibility of swimming continue reading
Salzachöfen Gorge
The Salzach Breakthrough of Limestone Mountains
On the former B159 highway, before the A10 motorway opened, you will find the Salzachöfen gorge (or Salzachklamm gorge) at place known Pass Lueg. The Salzach River literally broke through the local limestone mountains. Although this gorge is not one of the most visited, but still worth for a short stop. continue reading
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