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Bezirk Zell am See
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Kitzloch Gorge Waterfall – View of the Gorge loop from Embach

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Austria
Salzburg
Bezirk Zell am See
Lend

Kitzloch Gorge Waterfall – View of the Gorge loop from Embach

Hard

4.5

(11)

46

hikers

Kitzloch Gorge Waterfall – View of the Gorge loop from Embach

05:26

15.3km

800m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.29 km

Entrance to the Kitzloch Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Very impressive in the gorge. It is definitely worth it.

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2

3.76 km

The Himmelsloch is a place in the Kitzlochklamm, where you can see the sky by looking up through an opening in the rock roof.

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3

3.82 km

We visited the gorge on a guided tour. The special thing about it: It was a super exciting and unforgettable torchlight hike. It started at dusk: Equipped with torches, the …

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4

3.93 km

Kitzloch Gorge Waterfall

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With the Zell am See / Kaprun summer card you get free entry. However, you have to make a brief stop at the ticket office and you will receive separate tickets after presenting your summer card.

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4.04 km

The gorge is an experience

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6

5.03 km

View of the Gorge

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The path seems to be closed during the winter season. We wanted to do the tour at the end of October and were unfortunately disappointed.

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7

5.46 km

Root Trail to Maria Elend

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Steep root path but easy to walk as the path makes many hairpin bends and is made up of short sections.

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10.5 km

Kapelleralm

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The Kapelleralm near Embach is embedded in the beautiful mountain landscape of the Hohe Tauern. The rustic Alm at 1,510 meters is a popular stop for hikers and mountain bikers. The hearty Brettljause is best enjoyed with fresh buttermilk.

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15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.62 km

2.43 km

2.07 km

1.82 km

696 m

655 m

Surfaces

5.54 km

3.35 km

2.98 km

2.60 km

742 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (700 m)

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Saturday 17 October

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