Overview
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About the Liechtenstein Gorge
The Liechtensteinklamm, or Liechtenstein Gorge, is a deep and narrow gorge located in the Austrian Alps in the Salzburg region of Austria. It is named after Prince Johann II of Liechtenstein, who financed the construction of pathways and bridges to make the gorge accessible to the public in the late 19th century.
The gorge is 4 kilometers long and, with its vertical walls of 300 meters height, it is one of the deepest gorges in the Alps. It is even considered one of the most impressive and deepest gorges in Europe. At the bottom of the gorge flows the Großarler Ache mountain stream, which created the gorge by its eroding force over thousands of years.
Of the 4-kilometer gorge, approximately 1,5 kilometers is accessible to the public. The gorge is easy to walk through via the man-made pathways with the famous spiral staircase, along paths, stairs, bridges, and tunnels. At the end of the gorge, you can admire the 49-meter-high Liechtenstein waterfall. The hike through the gorge takes about 1,5 hours in total.
Practical
Adults: €14
You can buy your tickets online.
May-September: 09:00 am - 06:00 pm
October: 09:00 am - 04:00 pm
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Visiting Liechtensteinklamm
From any of the four parking lots, you first walk to Gasthaus Liechtensteinklamm along the Liechtensteinklammstrasse. Pass the restaurant, and keep following the road to the entrance of the gorge. Here, you can purchase your tickets or you can skip the line by buying your tickets online.
As soon as you’ve passed the ticket gate, you just keep following the trail into the gorge.
After a few hundred meters you cross a bridge and continue through several tunnels until you reach the beginning of a metal staircase.
At the top of these stairs, you will find a viewing platform from where you can see the famous spiral staircase down. Via these stairs, you descend again into the gorge.
Here you explore the narrowest part of the gorge via various illuminated tunnels and galleries, along walking paths and bridges. You can see, feel, and hear the beautiful blue water making its way through the rugged cliffs.
The pathway ends at the end of the gorge, where you can admire the beautiful Liechtenstein waterfall.
You return to the entrance via the same route.
How to get there
By car
To get to the Liechtenstein Gorge by car, you first drive to St. Johann im Pongau. Here, you follow the signs for approximately 4 km to the gorge. From Salzburg, it takes about 40 minutes by car to the Liechtensteinklamm.
There are four free car parks along the Liechtensteinklammstrasse. Here is the Google Maps location of the closest parking lot, where you can navigate to.
By Public Transport
From St. Johann, the free Citybus (line 52) takes you to the Plankenau district. From the penultimate (Plankenauwirt) or last (Glückauf) bus stop, it’s a 30-40 minute walk to the entrance of the Liechtensteinklamm Gorge.
If you are traveling by train, you can take the Citybus (line 51) from the train station and change at the post office to the Citybus (line 52). Please note: Citybus runs Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings!
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Sleep at farms
Best time to visit
From May until September, the Liechtensteinklamm is open daily from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm (last admission 6.00 pm). In October, it is open daily from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm (last admission 4.00 pm). During winter the gorge is closed.
The Liechtenstein Gorge is a very famous attraction in Salzburg Austria, which means it can get really crowded. We therefore recommend that you go as early as possible and avoid visiting during the weekend.
Where to stay near Liechtensteinklamm Gorge
Camping
There are two campsites in St. Johann im Pongau, namely Camping Kastenhof and Camping Chalet Apartment Wieshof. In the neighboring village of Schwarzach im Pongau, you will also find campsite Sonnenterrassen Camping St. Veit.
Near St. Johann im Pongau and in the wider area you will also find several farms where you can stay for free in exchange for purchasing something in the farm shop via the Schau aufs Land app.
Accommodation
Both in St. Johann im Pongau and in the neighboring villages of Alpendorf and Schwarzach im Pongau, but also in the wider area, you have a wide choice of accommodations such as hotels, apartments, and resorts.
Hotels
Best places to stay near Lichtensteinklamm and enjoy a comfortable trip.
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Other Things to do near Liechtensteinklamm
Not far from the Liechtensteinklamm you will find Hochkönig and Maria Alm where you can take many beautiful mountain hikes. At Hochkönig we can recommend the hike to Hochkeil and the mirror lake.
If you want to visit another beautiful gorge, you can also visit the Sigmund-Thun Gorge near Kaprun and Zell am See.
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