Welcome to the Gilfenklamm gorge

Can you hear the roar of the waterfall? Can you feel the tiny droplets on your skin? Can you smell the pure air? Can you see the sun’s rays penetrating the mist?

Embark on a hike through the Gilfenklamm gorge. Here, it thunders and roars, babbles and foams, while you walk across wooden paths and bridges towards the waterfall. The once pure white marble, painted by time in all imaginable shades of green, accompanies you through the entire gorge, with massive rock faces towering up to the left and right. The Ratschingser Bach stream has made its way through the middle. An unbelievable natural spectacle that is worth a visit for families, seniors, and nature lovers!

Route 1: Through the gorge to Jaufensteg

Your hike starts in Stange and leads you directly through the impressive Gilfenklamm gorge to Jaufensteg.

• Duration: approx. 1 hour
• Distance: 2.5 km
• Ascent: 175 m

Return routes to Stange

You have several options for your way back:

• You can return the same way through the Gilfenklamm Gorge,

• Route 2 via the village of Pardaun (trail no. 11A, then no. 25):
  
  
  
  • Duration: approx. 50 minutes
  • Distance: 2 km
  • Ascent: 20 m | Descent: 200 m
    
    
• Route 3 via the ruins of Reifenegg (trail no. 1A):
  
  
  • Duration: approx. 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Distance: 3.2 km
  • Ascent: 100 m | Descent: 270 m

The most popular entrance to the gorge is on the left, just before the Stanghe Bridge (Hotel Ratschingserhof). A second entrance is located in the village center, behind the inn “Zur Gilfenklamm.” A third option is the entrance in Jaufensteg (across from the "Jaufensteg" inn), which allows you to explore the gorge downhill.

Tip for a comfortable and eco-friendly arrival: You can reach the village of Stanghe easily and without transfers using bus lines 312 and 319. You’ll find all timetables here.