Hiking route Hike through the Wörschachklamm gorge to the Wolkenstein castle ruins - Touren-Impression #1 | © Erlebnisregion Schladming-Dachstein Hiking route Hike through the Wörschachklamm gorge to the Wolkenstein castle ruins - Touren-Impression #1 | © Erlebnisregion Schladming-Dachstein

Hike through the Wörschachklamm gorge to the Wolkenstein castle ruins

A varied hike with thundering water, historic walls and animal acquaintances. This tour should be on your to-do list!  
There is certainly something for everyone on this hike. Thundering waters with interesting information about the formation of the gorge, well-marked and varied paths, fantastic views, historic walls and a stop at donkey, goat & Co.

Entrance fees Wörschachklamm   

  • Adults: € 6,00   
  • Children: € 3,50   
  • Group adults: € 5,50   
  • Group of pupils: € 3,00   
  • Season ticket: € 15,00   
  • Season ticket family: € 30,00   
  • Free admission with Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard and Styria Card

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
April
November
December

The tour in numbers

easy
Level of difficulty
3,8 km
Route
2:00 h
Time
363 hm
Uphill
363 hm
Downhill
908 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

From the Ennstalbundesstraße B320 from both directions turn to Wörschach and follow the signs to the Klamm parking lot.
Already from the center of the village the way to the Wörschachklamm is signposted. From the gorge parking lot it is about 15 minutes up the stream to the Klammstüberl - the entrance to the gorge. Immediately behind it, the Wörschachbach is already roaring through its rocky streambed. The path leads partly on footbridges and bridges uphill. The rocks on both sides of the stream move closer together and leave only a narrow gap to the top - very impressive how the water has dug through the rock here. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the gorge exit. From here the character of the landscape changes: you walk through a large basin with tall mixed forest up to the lookout bench near the Kohlstatt, where charcoal was once produced. After this apex, the trail descends in sunken paths through the forest and you pass the sulfur spring (close your nose) and continue to the donkey ranch - a small refreshment stop with a petting zoo. From there it is only a few minutes to the historic Wolkenstein castle ruins with the still well-preserved castle walls. From the oriels you have a magnificent view over the valley. From here you can reach the starting point or Klamm parking lot again in about 10 minutes.

Way number: 1

Sections of this tour are part of the northern route of the long-distance hiking trail "From Glacier to Wine".
Take the 940 bus to the "Wörschach Ort" stop.Bus schedule: www.verbundlinie.at

The nearest train station is in Wörschach (only regional trains stop there).Train timetable: www.oebb.at

Free parking at the Klamm parking lot or in the town center.
Tourism information: www.schladming-dachstein.at

Tourism blog: www.derbergdastal.at

Tourist Office Schladming-Dachstein

Ramsauerstrasse 756

8970 Schladming

T: +43 3687 23310

info@schladming-dachstein.at

Garbage on meadows and paths can not smell mountain and valley. Please take it with you. Agriculture and forestry are important partners for Berg und Tal. They allow you to walk and drive on many of their paths. Be aware that only good cooperation will guarantee your recreational enjoyment in the future.

The Wörschachklamm is open daily from 08:00 - 18:00 until 31 October.

  • GRIMMING-DONNERSBACHTAL Hike & Bike Map (1:31.000). Available free of charge at the tourist offices of Berg & Tal.
  • SCHLADMING-DACHSTEIN Hike Map (1:50.000)
  • KOMPASS Map 68, Ausseerland-Ennstal 1:50.000, Hiking, Biking, Ski tours
 "From glacier to wine" Rother hiking guide at € 14,90

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