Short Griesbach Loop

Hiking

Closed
MediumLevel
1:15 hDuration
3,4 kmDistance
767 mHighest point
98 mUphill
90 mDownhill
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Tour information

Follow Griesbach river through pristine nature to the entrance of Griesbachklamm gorge. Continue past rock walls into the gorge, accompanied by the sound of rushing waters. Soon you will get to an approx. 26-meter bridge that’s suspended 4 meters above the river. Past the bridge, the trail continues above the riverbed and consists partly of wooden planks. After another suspension bridge, make a left for the short Griesbach loop and continue through a beautiful mixed forest and past Lärchenhof back to the entrance of Griesbachklamm.

Info

Short Griesbach Loop

Features

Difficulty level: medium difficulty
Family hike
Circular hike

Path surface gravel and rocky paths
Recommended equipment - outdoor clothing
- sturdy shoes
- Sufficient food and drinks
- First aid kit
- Mobile phone with full battery & charger
- Hiking map & guide literature
- GPS device or download the GPS data to your mobile phone if necessary
- Sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream, cap)
- Rain protection
- Cash
Getting there Coming from Kitzbühel/St. Johann in Tirol on the B178, drive towards Lofer. You will pass the village of Kirchdorf and shortly afterwards Erpfendorf. Look out for the signs indicating the exit on the right to the Griesbachklamm car park on Salzburger Straße.

This will take you to the St. Johann in Tirol region:
https://www.kitzbueheler-alpen.com/en/stjo/getting-here/holidays.html
Public transport Postbus 4012 Exit: Erpfendorf Griesbachklamm
Or conveniently with the free Okto hiking bus, which travels to hiking starting points in the St. Johann in Tirol region during the summer months.

All information and bus and train times can be found here
kitzalps.cc/mobile
Parking Chargeable parking lot Griesbachklamm