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Groppenstein gorge is a breath-taking natural gem in the climatic health resort and certified “Schrothkur” town of Obervellach, located right at the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. A 2.5km trail takes you across spectacular climbing paths and bridges, past rapids and waterfalls up to 30m high. Experience the health-restoring benefits of a natural spring in a blissfully tranquil setting. A gorge for all the senses – and for all the family!

 

Walking time

Approx. 1.5 hours to the end of the gorge (Entrance point Mautturm – exit point “Großer Stein” rest area)

Route characteristics

Approx. 2.5km in length, difference in altitude approx. 230m. Easy to moderately difficult walk across climbing paths and bridges, with short sections leading directly along Mallnitzbach creek in the gorge.

 

 

OPENING HOURS 2020

09/05-29/05: daily 10 am - 4 pm
30/05-13/09: daily 9 am - 5 pm
14/09-11/10: daily 10 am - 4 pm

12/10-31/10: depending on the weather 9 am - 4 pm

 

Entrance

  • Adults € 7,00
  • Children (6-15 years) €4,00
  • Groups per person: € 6,- for adults and € 2,- for children (from 15 persons)

We accept Kärnten Card and Nationalpark Kärnten Card.

 

 

Special: night tour through the gorge

NIGHT MAGIC: NIGHT WALK THROUGH THE GROPPENSTEIN GORGE

The Groppensteinschlucht is captivating both in the daytime as well as night. The gorge’s night-time illumination creates accents of light which highlight rock formations, walls, waterfalls, roots, trees and lichens. In the darkness human perception is also sharpened. The sound of flowing water is more intense than during the day, at times a roar and at others a murmur. The few stars which are visible from the neck of the canyon also seem further away than usual.

INCLUDED SERVICES:
Night-time hike led by a guide
Rental Equipment
Snack

DATE AND TIME:
every tuesday from june until september

more information here.