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    1. Gasthaus Klammwirtin – Johannesbachklamm Gorge loop from Rothengrub

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    August 31, 2023

    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 kilometer long, visitors experience a small natural paradise that is pleasantly cool even on hot days. And if you look closely, you can see from the rock walls that are up to 60 meters deep how the Johannesbach has dug itself into the Wetterstein limestone over thousands of years.

    With a walking time of 30 minutes, the excursion is particularly great for families with children. This is also due to the many stairs and bridges that make the path so entertaining. If you want, you can leave the wooden footbridge in some places and cool your feet in the Johannesbachbach. You can also take a good rest at the KlammWirtin at the entrance to the gorge.

    By the way: If you like to walk for longer, you can turn the walk through the Johannesbachklamm into a hike. Or you can admire the "largest decorated Christmas tree in Austria" in the Johannesbachklamm during Advent.

    Source: niederoesterreich.at/ausflugsziel/a-johannesbachklamm-wuerflach

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      August 31, 2023

      The Johannesbach Gorge, which is around 60 m deep and around 1000 m long, lies entirely in the Wetterstein limestone. It lies like a barrier across the course of the Johannesbach and at the same time separates the softer rocks of the Werfen layers of the Schrattenbach hills to the west from the large gravel areas of the Rohrbach conglomerate in the Steinfeld to the east.

      The predecessor of the Johannesbach once had to break through the Wetterstein limestone barrier. A tectonic furrow and the rainy climate of the post-glacial period helped it: it carried a lot of water, which in turn moved enormous amounts of rock and eroded the subsoil of the stream. Over thousands of years, the tectonic line was deepened and the stream bed sunk. Many potholes on the steep slopes of the gorge and mills in the subsoil - including the "Marientritt" - testify to the power of the early Johannesbach.

      Source: wuerflach.at/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=34&Itemid=37

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        August 1, 2024

        With a 30 minute walk, the trip is especially great for families with children, unfortunately almost no water

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          Distance 864 m

          Uphill 50 m

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          Location: Würflach, Bezirk Neunkirchen, Lower Austria, Austria

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