Mountain hikes Circular hike suspension bridge Isel Canyon via "Hohe Bank"

Virgen in Osttirol / Venediger Group
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 8.1 km
Duration: 2:50 h

On this circular hike, you can look into the deep gorge of the Isel Gorge several times. Our favorite opportunities are the suspension bridge and the 25-meter-long viewing platform made of Corten steel.

Tour character

Varied and easy circular hike through the impressive Isel Gorge near Obermauern, over a suspension bridge and further along the Isel Trail to Bobojach. A highlight is the 25-metre-long viewing platform made of Corten steel with a spectacular view of the gorge. The way back is via the "Hohe Bank" back to Obermauern, where the pilgrimage church of Maria Schnee with its frescoes is well worth a visit.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 8.1 km
  • Duration: 2:50 h
  • Elevation uphill:300 hm
  • Elevation downhill:300 hm
Highest point1,424 m

Starting point

Bus stop Obermauern

Finishing point

Bus stop Obermauern
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

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Trail condition

Asphalt, gravel, hiking trail

Source: TVB Osttirol

Description

The starting point is the bus stop in Obermauern. From there, follow the signs along trail no. 46 to the suspension bridge. After crossing the suspension bridge, you hike along the Iseltrail - continuing through the Isel gorge - to Bobojach. Shortly before the Bobojach district, another highlight awaits hikers: a 25 metre long viewing platform made of Corten steel with fascinating views of the roaring gorge. The way back is via the "Hohe Bank" (trail no. 31) to the district of Obermauern. The Maria Schnee pilgrimage church with its impressive frescoes can be visited free of charge throughout the day.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Bus stop Virgen Obermauern

Weather

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