Great Riesach Falls – View of Riesachsee loop from Riesachfall

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Great Riesach Falls – View of Riesachsee loop from Riesachfall

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Great Riesach Falls – View of Riesachsee loop from Riesachfall

00:56

6.32km

290m

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Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.64 km for 985 m

Closed: • November 1-May 10 (otherwise open)

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1.16 km

Kleiner Riesach Waterfall Viewing Platform

Highlight • Waterfall

After a short, easy ascent you reach the waterfall. The roar of the water is breathtaking.

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1.61 km

Great Riesach Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The Riesach Falls are truly impressive waterfalls in the Schladming Tauern, not far from Schladming. The two most famous waterfalls there are the Small and Large Riesach Falls, with the …

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1.80 km

Suspension Bridge Over the Riesach Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

An alpine trail about one kilometre long called “Alpinsteig Höll” or “Alpinsteig durch die Höll” was created there, which has a 50-metre-long suspension bridge as a special attraction. A real adventure!

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1.92 km

Höll Gorge Metal Ladders and Bridges

Highlight • Gorge

Strenuous, but worth the climb. During the ascent you cross a suspension bridge, many ladders and stairs.

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2.13 km

Alpin Trail Through the Höll Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The alpine trail through the Höllschlucht is definitely one of the highlights of the Wilde Wasser hiking and water adventures.

Along the Riesachbach, the trail first leads past the lower/small …

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2.67 km

Gfölleralm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Gfölleralm am Riesachsee was built in 1888 and has since been modified only insignificantly. The alpine hut nestles against a rock and lies directly at the exit of the Alpinsteig through the Höll.

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2.75 km