Lower Austria

The Top 20 Gorges in Lower Austria

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20 to choose from in Lower Austria. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Lower Austria.

Ötschergräben and Lassingfall

Johannesbachklamm Gorge

Danube Valley in the Wachau

Türkenloch Cave (Steinwandklamm)

Ötschergräben and Mirafall

Erlaufschlucht Nature Monument

Ysperklamm Gorge

Rudolf-Decker Trail in the Steinwand Gorge

Trefflingfall

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Ötschergräben and Lassingfall
Hiking Highlight
When I saw photos of it, I knew I had to go there too - experiencing nature is a bit more impressive, beautiful landscape - I can only recommend it!
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Johannesbachklamm Gorge
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
The Johannesbachklamm is a popular excursion destination on the western edge of Würflach and only an hour from Vienna. On the way through the gorge, which is just over a …
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Danube Valley in the Wachau
Cycling Highlight
World Heritage Site, in a nutshell, the tour through the Wachau is the highlight! I have done the tour several times now and I still think it is a unique …
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Türkenloch Cave (Steinwandklamm)
Hiking Highlight
It's particularly beautiful to look at on hot days, as the gorge is pleasantly cool. The Türkenloch is a must-see, there's a great view from the top. 👍
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Ötschergräben and Mirafall
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
When a hike is voted the "most beautiful hike of 2011" by the Alpine Club, it's no coincidence! Through the Grand Canyon of Austria it is spectacular to the romantic …
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Erlaufschlucht Nature Monument
Hiking Highlight
Very beautiful area
The lower path is a bit difficult to walk at the moment, lots of driftwood etc.
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Ysperklamm Gorge
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
If any gorge deserves the description "wild and romantic", then it is the Ysperklamm. There are always small climbing aids such as stone steps, wooden stairs and bridges.
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Tip by Stephanie
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Rudolf-Decker Trail in the Steinwand Gorge
Hiking Highlight
A long, suspended ladder (passable, children to the via ferrata set or rope) leads into a spectacular cave. Do not forget your headlamp! At the Rudolf-Decker-Steig through the Steinwandklamm there …
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Trefflingfall
Hiking Highlight
The Treffling Falls is located in a gorge in the municipality of Puchenstuben in the state of Lower Austria and is one of the longest waterfalls in the state.
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