Kitzlochklamm Gorge — Attraction in Lend

TL;DR: Nice gorge, a bit short but if you take your time and don't expect to spend hours there it's definitely fun/pretty! Don't go if you have a fear of heights (obviously) ;) This review also contains information for people who take the train there!!!

CONTENTS Walkways and duration Fee and food Comparison to other gorges Accessibility, shoes and helmets Klettersteig Rating For people who go by train Note for the owner

WALKWAYS AND DURATION The gorge has nice walkways and some walkways through tunnels. The walk through the gorge is kind of short, as other reviews have pointed out, but of course that can not be changed. Just keep it in mind so you don't get disappointed. If you take your sweet time and enjoy the small details like plants and rock formations you can totally stretch your stay to 2 hours, but go fast and you can be done in half an hour.

FEE AND FOOD The entry fee is decent if you take your time in there. There is an ATM next to the entrance. There is a very limited choice of food, so do not expect full meals but instead just a drink and a snack or soup. There is a supermarket in Taxenbach very near by though if you need lunch! (5 min by car, 25 min on foot)

COMPARISON TO OTHER GORGES I personally have been to larger, longer and more impressive gorges, but the Kitzlochklamm gorge does have its own charms. I especially liked the waterfall, the layers in the eroded rocks and the tunnel walkways. If you don't have way high expectations (like the reviews who say it is disappointing) and just appreciate the beauty of this gorge it is definitely still stunning.

ACCESSIBILITY, SHOES AND HELMETS The gorge is not accessible for physically disabled people due to a large amount of steps, slippery rocks and steep paths. It is suitable for kids. The platforms are high, if you have a fear of heights this is not a place for you.

Do wear solid shoes, I recommend hiking shoes but sturdy sneakers could probably work too. No slippers or heals obviously, the paths can be slippery. Helmets have to be worn for safety reasons, do not be surprised by this.

KLETTERSTEIG The klettersteig, as indicated on the website and by the owner, is only for experienced climbers! Not for kids nor for amateurs! It is not like a climbing forest/kletterwald.

RATING All in all a fun trip, we hope to some day return to do the klettersteig because it looks like a ton of fun! Just have to practice climbing for a while :') 4/5 stars because it was short and the way back was a boring path. Not much can be done about that of course though. Not a serious suggestion because it is perfectly fine the way it is, but educational information signs for kids or something on that little path down could maybe make it more interesting. Just a wild idea hahah since there were quite a few young visitors.

FOR PEOPLE WHO GO BY TRAIN: If you do not have a car you can go by foot from the train station Taxenbach-Rauris like we did. (Maybe also from the next train station but I do not know that.) The hike to the entrance of the gorge takes at least 45 minutes. Google maps says you should walk on the road but DO NOT DO THIS!!! You can walk on the bike path towards Taxenbach, where you go under the main road via a tunnel, follow the signs through the Taxenbach village, go through a tunnel again and then follow the signs to the start of the gorge (cross a playground with no signs there, you'll figure it out but maps does not indicate the right route). Do not underestimate this. We spent about as much time walking to and from the gorge as in the gorge. But we were aware this would be the case. There is also a bus stop in Taxenbach but we did not want to wait for it. This all has nothing to do with the gorge or the rating, just information for whoever needs it :)

(Note for the owner: My friend and I read through the reviews just now and your replies to the bad reviews gave us a very good laugh! 🤣 - meant in a...

Kitzlochklamm near Taxenbach – a gorge with guardrails, not a natural wonder As hiking enthusiasts with a passion for roaring gorges, misty spray, and damp rock crevices, we were looking forward to visiting the Kitzlochklamm. But what we encountered turned out to be a very different kind of experience. To put it diplomatically: If you're expecting a classic alpine gorge, best leave those expectations at the turnstile.

🏗️ Steel, stairs, and sunburn The path through the Kitzlochklamm feels more like a side project from an overly enthusiastic bridge engineer than a walk through nature. Everywhere you look: metal grates, wide stairs, bolted walkways. The natural experience? Lost somewhere underneath the platforms. Water – usually the main attraction in a gorge – plays only a minor, distant role. You spend most of your time safely elevated and emotionally disconnected from the actual stream.

🌞 Heatwave instead of misty spray Whereas most gorges are cool, damp, and echoing with the roar of water, the Kitzlochklamm feels like a sunny, dry hike through a mildly dramatic canyon. You won’t need a rain jacket here – but sunscreen might come in handy. The usual echo and thunder of crashing water? Replaced by birdsong and the occasional clank of a hiking boot on steel mesh.

💸 Bold ticket price, modest experience For the fairly confident entrance fee (possibly justified by the sheer amount of metal installed), one might expect a little more in terms of natural immersion. If you walk at a steady pace, you’re out in about 40 minutes – including a short pause to admire the next gate.

🔐 High-security access – for a hiking path? One of the more baffling elements: airport-style turnstiles, not just at the entrance, but at the exit, too. Yes, you have to scan your ticket to leave. Lose it, and you’re stuck – possibly forever. A little tip: keep your ticket safe, or bring a rope and some snacks – just in case.

🧗‍♂️ Climbing gear: fast and loose? Now, we didn’t use the via ferrata ourselves – not our thing. But from what we observed on the sidelines, the rental gear seemed to be handed out with more enthusiasm than care. It's probably fine for experienced climbers, but a brief safety rundown or a warning about height and difficulty wouldn’t hurt – especially for families and beginners. Let's just say: “Strap on a helmet and good luck!” isn’t quite a safety strategy.

❌ Final verdict: Safe, sure – but far from spectacular In all honesty, the Kitzlochklamm doesn’t live up to the "gorge" label – it’s more like a metal-framed canyon tour with a nature backdrop. If you’re looking for close-up water action, deep echo chambers, or that mystical gorge atmosphere, you’ll be left wanting. But if you’re after a technically well-secured walk with scenic photo stops, this might work for you.

👎 For hardcore gorge lovers: skip it. For fans of structural engineering with a mild sense of adventure: go ahead. And remember – don’t lose that ticket. The exit...

Great gorge. We came on Sunday morning when it was raining slightly, for the first half an hour it was only us there. It was great. A bit of rain did not bother us. There are some caves where you could hide if needed.

If you can manage to climb a few flights of stairs you should be fine. All the structures felt sturdy and strong and I did not feel unsafe. Bring good shoes, there were few parts of the journey a bit slippery, especially the way back through the forest was quite steep and slippery at times. But again, slowly you can make it.

I take away 1 star, as the guy at the ticket office was not welcoming. It felt like we bothered him when we came. They also did not provide any helmets, which by the website they seem to say they are compulsory. Maybe because of the rain there were no via ferrata climbers and helmets were not needed because of that. Don't know.

Parking only 1€. No paying by cards accepted.

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