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Through the Wasserlochklamm – Nationalpark Gesäuse

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Through the Wasserlochklamm – Nationalpark Gesäuse

Moderate

4.8

(45)

300

hikers

Through the Wasserlochklamm – Nationalpark Gesäuse

01:43

3.70km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Wildalpener Salzatal - Wildnisgebiet Managementzone

Naturpark Steirische Eisenwurzen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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90 m

Suspension Bridge over the Salza River

Highlight • Bridge

As soon as two or three people walk across the bridge, the bridge swings – but the view of the fast-flowing Salza is magnificent.

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1.32 km

Schleierfall Waterfall (Wasserlochklamm)

Highlight • Waterfall

The path through the Wasserlochklamm leads up past five waterfalls. The highlight is definitely the two-stage Schleierfall. Here the water plunges 67 meters down.

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1.70 km

Palfauer Wasserloch Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful climb through the gorge and deep insight from the highest point.

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3.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.21 km

1.48 km

Surfaces

1.48 km

1.44 km

766 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

27°C

17°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

June 6, 2024,Wasserlochklamm -Nationalpark Gesäuse - Plan B

Plan A today was the lady's slipper orchid hike. But just before Neuhaus (starting point) there was a road closure until tomorrow due to construction work. The detour via Mariazell was too much for me - but what alternatives do we have?
So I finally decided on the Wasserlochklamm, as Hannelore and Gerti don't know it.
I wouldn't recommend the …

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August 6, 2025,Durch die Wasserlochklamm Palfau – Nationalpark Gesäuse 🇦🇹

You should be sure-footed for the descent via the Jägerriedel. 🥾

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July 6, 2024,🇦🇹🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️Steiermark-Wasserlochklamm-Palfau

It was a good decision to enjoy it today, before the thunderstorms and the heat are on the way. In bad weather, the hike is not possible and access is closed.
A steep path with a staircase that seems endless to the untrained is a challenge, but impressively beautiful.
Starting first thing in the morning, before the increasing crowd, was …

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Suspension Bridge over the Salza River

Schleierfall Waterfall (Wasserlochklamm)

Palfauer Wasserloch Waterfall

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