Frenchmen's Cave – Plombergstein rock face loop from Sankt Gilgen

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Frenchmen's Cave – Plombergstein rock face loop from Sankt Gilgen

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Frenchmen's Cave – Plombergstein rock face loop from Sankt Gilgen

01:38

4.18km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.52 km

Frenchmen's Cave

Highlight • Cave

Great cave on the way to Plombergstein.

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1.54 km

Rock crevices at Plombergstein

Highlight • Gorge

The rock crevices arose from a rock fall on the Plombergstein a long time ago and form some small caves, gorges and narrow passages that are especially exciting to explore …

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1.60 km

Plombergstein rock face

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cold cake 👀

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1.73 km

Triangle passage at Franzosenloch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rock passage at the Franzosenloch. Very exciting for children.

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1.74 km

View of Wolfgangsee and St. Gilgen from Plombergstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of St. Gilgen, Lake Wolfgang and the surrounding mountains. Easy climb on the east side. Relatively steep on the west side with many wooden steps and metal stairs. …

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2.78 km

Scenic Forest Trail with Wooden Staircase

Highlight • Trail

3.35 km

Waterfall at Staffelgraben

Highlight • Waterfall

4.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.35 km

1.33 km

851 m

348 m

305 m

Surfaces

1.72 km

1.06 km

851 m

284 m

153 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

9°C

2°C

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Fog is expected during your activity. Consider wearing some high-visibility clothing so you’re easier to see.

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Comments

December 29, 2024,Wandern

Wonderful winter hike, Steinklüfte, Blomberg, Staffelgraben

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August 31, 2024,Plombergstein - Runde von St.Gilgen

Here is the video of the tour:

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October 12, 2024,🍁 Plombergstein - von St.Gilgen durch Höhlen zum Superblick am Wolfgangsee

The Plombergstein offers this wonderful hike - through caves and gorges, impressive steep walls, rustic forest paths and a great view of Lake Wolfgangsee and the neighboring mountains!
Beautiful especially in autumn 🍁 -
but be careful when it's wet - there are quite steep and very rooty passages!
But with sturdy shoes it's absolutely recommended! Hiking time with photos …

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