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Tyrol
Kufstein
Thiersee

Giessenbach Gorge – View of the Bavarian Alps loop from Burgruine Thierberg

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Austria
Tyrol
Kufstein
Thiersee

Giessenbach Gorge – View of the Bavarian Alps loop from Burgruine Thierberg

Moderate

4.6

(549)

2,374

hikers

Giessenbach Gorge – View of the Bavarian Alps loop from Burgruine Thierberg

02:00

6.46km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

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209 m

Wachtl Mining Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

not over the stairs a little further then left.

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282 m

The Wachtl quarry is located on the border between Tyrol and Bavaria, near Kiefersfelden (not Ruhpolding). For many decades, limestone and marl were mined here for the Kiefersfelden cement factory …

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3

1.20 km

Gießenbach Waterwheel

Highlight • Monument

From here you can also hike to the Gießbachklamm

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1.23 km

Great note on the water wheel
"Any sensible person doesn't touch the wheel and doesn't throw anything into it, it's strictly forbidden for everyone else!"

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1.53 km

Giessenbach Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The Gießenbachklamm is an easy going gorge. There are a few steps (just under 100) until you're up, so unfortunately not suitable for strollers. Otherwise very suitable for children.
No danger spots and entertaining. No entry.

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2.67 km

Schopperalm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Opening hours:
Tuesday 08:30 to 18:00
Wednesday 08:30 to 18:00
Thursday 08:30 to 00:00
Friday 08:30 to 00:00
Saturday 09:00 to 00:00
Sunday 09:00 to 18:00
Monday
rest day

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2.95 km

Definitely worth a short stop, from the bridge you have a view of the Gießenbach.

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4.48 km

View of the Bavarian Alps

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice round and great views.

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6.46 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.15 km

1.56 km

477 m

257 m

Surfaces

3.19 km

2.89 km

224 m

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

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Sunday 16 August

21°C

14°C

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Comments

June 6, 2023,🥾 Gießenbachklamm 🦎🌲
Great little hike 🥾. The way through the gorge is not long but really beautiful. The Schopper Alm is absolutely for families, the children will have a lot of fun there. From the Schopper Alm it's a forest road 🌲🪵 to Troyer, a mountain farm with a long history. From there via a relatively steep asphalt road back to the …

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Nice round trip over Schopper Alm to Gießenbachklamm and back. The first climb is very steep but easy to walk on the road (toboggan run in winter). Once at the top, it's pretty flat past a beautiful alpine meadow to the Schopperalm. Walking time approx. 1 hour. The Schopperalm can also be reached by car. Very cozy, friendly staff and …

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Next week it's supposed to get up to 40 degrees again. A little rain is forecast for today... the highway is clear and so we don't miss the opportunity today, as planned for a long time, to discover the gorge in all its peace and coziness without many people. The children have fun with the water, we enjoy excellent food …

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I'm sorry that there are soooo many 📸 today 🙈
I couldn't get enough of it 🤩 the gorge isn't that special (Breitachklamm or Starzlachklamm are nicer) 🤷🏻‍♀️ but the nature was great 👍 again and again 🪻🪻orchids and even lady's slipper 😯 wonderful 👍
The 👁️👁️ from the Trojerhof into the valley, simply beautiful 👍🤩😍🥰
Now it's time to …

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Wonderful, relaxed tour through the Gießenbachklamm with dear friends. Was just right for our 'pensioner gang' today. Great food in the Schopperalm - highly recommended! Back via the Trojer-Hof with wonderful views of the Kaiser Mountains.

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The circular route to the Schopperalm is very nice, since we went the other way around according to Komot, it went up a bit steeply on an asphalt road. Until you reach the forest after the farm. The path to the Schopperalm is well marked. The Alm alone is very beautiful and idyllic. Children also get their money's worth. The …

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A hiking tip for hot days: Via the Trojerhof to the Gießenbach stream, to the Schopperalm, and back through the Gießenbachklamm gorge.

The hiking trail runs mostly through the forest and is accordingly shady. You can swim in the Gießenbach stream. Don't forget your swimsuit.

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Easy child-friendly hike. Sturdy shoes are still mandatory! In the cool stream just before the highly recommended Schopper Alm you can refresh your feet 😊 so don't forget your towel. Have fun hiking 💪🏼

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