Mountain hikes Tiefenbachklamm from Sonnwendjochbahn

Kramsach / Brandenberg Alps (Rofan)
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 14.8 km
Duration: 5:00 h

Adventurous gorge hike through the impressive Tiefenbachklamm with a viewing platform. Perfect for an enjoyable stop at the snack station.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 14.8 km
  • Duration: 5:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:369 hm
  • Elevation downhill:369 hm
Highest point672 m

Starting point

Parking lot Sonnwendjochbahn Kramsach

Finishing point

Parking lot Sonnwendjochbahn Kramsach
  • Fitness level 4 / 6

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Equipment

  • Child safety harnesses can be rented against a deposit at Sport Ossi (valley station of the former Sonnwendjoch cable car) or at the Tiefenbachklamm snack station.
  • The gorge is closed on heavy rain days and in winter for safety reasons.
  • Hiking with dogs through the Tiefenbach and Kaiserklamm is not recommended due to steel bridges with grating (especially not feasible for small dogs).

sturdy shoes and weatherproof clothing

Source: Alpbachtal Tourismus

Description

From the parking lot of the former Sonnwendjochbahn, a roughly 3.5 km long footpath leads above the closed road to the entrance of the Tiefenbachklamm. The route is not accessible for cars and cyclists but is ideal for hikers – quiet, scenic, and easy to walk.

From the gorge entrance begins the actual highlight: a spectacular path through the narrow, romantic gorge with roaring waters, small waterfalls, and a viewing platform that reveals the power of the water. Sure-footedness is required, but the path is well secured.

After about 2.5 hours, you reach the idyllically located Tiefenbachklamm snack station – perfect for an enjoyable stop with regional delicacies. The entire route (there and back) covers about 15 km, takes around 5 hours, and overcomes 370 meters of elevation. A moderate route with an impressive natural experience!


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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    www.vvt.at

    Bus 603, 604, 610, 611

    Bus stop Kramsach Sonnwendjochbahn

  • Parking

    Kramsach A12 motorway exit, turn right to Kramsach, roundabout first exit, immediately turn left past the Jagdhof Kramsach - turn left to the parking lot of the former Sonnwendjochbahn.


    Parking lot Sonnwendjochbahn

    Limited parking available at the Tiefenbach Gorge trailhead (Kramsach)

    Alpbachtal Klamm Express parking information: Only a limited number of paid parking spaces are available directly at the entrance to the Tiefenbach Gorge. From 1 May to 31 October, parking fees apply daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: €3.00 for up to 3 hours or €5.00 for a day ticket. On days when the free Tiefenbach Gorge Express shuttle is operating, an increased parking fee of €15.00 per day applies at the trailhead.

    Tip: Park free of charge at the Wittberg car park (former Sonnwendjochbahn station) in Kramsach and take the free shuttle, which runs three times per hour and reaches the trailhead in just a few minutes.

    Alpbachtal Klamm Express operating schedule (summer):

    July: Friday to Sunday

    1 August – 6 September: Daily

    11 – 13 September: Friday to Sunday

     Operating hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

    More information: www.alpbachtal.at/klammexpress

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