The entire gorge is part of the Weißbach Nature Park. It is characterised by the impressive force of the water that falls from almost every point. The entire route presents information from both natural history and local history in a playful way. Interesting facts about the gorge are presented in a form that is suitable for both adults and children.
History of the gorge
The gorge began to form during the last Ice Age, approximately 12,000 years ago. The first access to the gorge is attributed to local loggers, who provided it with wooden bridges in 1831. In 1912, the access road to the gorge was restored and all installed structures and footbridges were repaired.
Unfortunately, in 1916, a devastating flood hit the Seisenbergklamm Gorge, tearing down all the footbridges and bridges. This event caused the gorge to be completely inaccessible for 8 long years.
It was not until 1924/1925 that work began on the restoration of the entire gorge. Unfortunately, the period when the gorge was open to the public came to an end in 1940, when a huge storm destroyed the infrastructure of the gorge.
This deplorable state of the gorge persisted until 1953, when, despite the danger, a group of Weissenbach residents set about reconstructing all the footbridges in the gorge. The reconstruction work was successfully completed in 1954.
Information about the gorge
If you park in the adjacent car park, the signs will take you to the main entrance to the gorge. Along the way you can enjoy the beauty of the local waterfalls that can be encountered along the way. At the entrance you have to pay a fee of 5.00 euros per adult and 3.50 euros for each child under 15 years old. If you arrive in a larger group, the entrance fee is 4.50 euros per person and 3.00 euros per child under 15. Keep in mind, however, the opening hours, which are from 27 April to the end of October, from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm.
At the entrance you can also visit the local restaurant, which is known for its delicious and traditional Austrian dishes. These come from their own organic farm, which is situated in front of the Seisenberg Gorge. The beautiful adjacent garden will surely entice you to sit and refresh yourself immediately.
Seisenbergklamm is also a popular destination for cyclists. The cycle path starts in the village of Krimml and runs through Salzburg, Innviertel and ends in Passau, Bavaria. Along the 310 km long route you can enjoy the beauty of nature, monumental mountains and hills or unexplored corners. All these sensations will make you forget the hustle and bustle and stress of everyday life. The cycle path is also suitable for a shorter family trip, as most of the surface is paved and with a slight elevation gain.