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Bezirk Spittal an der Drau

Mallnitz

Walkway Above the Waterfall – Entrance to Groppenstein Gorge loop from Mallnitz-Obervellach

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Austria

Carinthia

Bezirk Spittal an der Drau

Mallnitz

Walkway Above the Waterfall – Entrance to Groppenstein Gorge loop from Mallnitz-Obervellach

Moderate

4.8

(36)

160

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Walkway Above the Waterfall – Entrance to Groppenstein Gorge loop from Mallnitz-Obervellach

04:57

16.0km

580m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.59 km

Zechner Waterfall

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Scenic canyon which was worth a visit.

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5.62 km

Groppenstein Castle

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Groppenstein Castle is a rock castle northwest of Obervellach, near the confluence of the Mallnitzbach and Möll streams, perched on a cliff sloped on three sides above the village of …

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7.50 km

Entrance to Groppenstein Gorge

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In this gorge, the focus is primarily on the water. Towards the end, however, the path climbs quite high along the rock face. Otherwise, it consists mainly of forest floor, roots, and stones.

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14.2 km

Groppenstein Gorge Waterfall and Wooden Pathways

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Beautiful hiking trail that connects, among other things, the Groppenstein Gorge with the Rabisch Gorge

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14.6 km

View of Upper Rabisschlucht Waterfall

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The path through the Rabis Gorge is a real adventure. It follows the stream to several viewpoints from which you can see the masses of water cascading down.

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16.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.75 km

4.68 km

3.94 km

2.32 km

304 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

4.71 km

2.38 km

1.93 km

1.55 km

417 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,190 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

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Friday 17 July

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Comments

August 9, 2025,2 Schluchten Wanderung, Runde von "Hoch oben" in Mallnitz

In midsummer temperatures, we set off from our campsite toward the Groppenstein Gorge. We slowly descended, through cow pastures, always on the Alpe-Adria Trail. The first gorge was fantastic, with numerous waterfalls, and the many pools beckoned us to swim. But of course, that's forbidden! Unfortunately, we walked from one gorge to the other in the blazing sun. The Rabisch …

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August 27, 2023,AAT, 7/2. Etappe Mallnitz - Obervellach

Second half stage to Obervellach. Through the Rabisch Gorge and the Groppenstein Gorge (which is more of a gorge). Both impressive.
Obervellach is well worth seeing - but so dead.

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July 4, 2024,5.Etappe Königssee zum Wörthersee von Mallnitz nach Obervellach in kärnten

🙋‍♀️we look 👀 out of the window... which 🌞 is laughing! The weather is getting better...! The day promises some highlights. First we climb 🧗 to the Margaretenpavilion from where we have a great view of Mallnitz with the Ankogel group - 3232 m high - 😊🥵🥾further up 👆and through the forest 🌳we found the Watzingeralm, beautifully situated on a …

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August 12, 2025,Groppitschschlucht und Rabischschlucht

A beautiful hike through both gorges! The Groppenstein Gorge is more spectacular, but also more touristy.
The Rabisch Gorge is a bit longer and requires an extra effort that many tourists no longer attempt.
Conclusion: highly recommended!

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Walkway Above the Waterfall – Entrance to Groppenstein Gorge loop from Mallnitz-Obervellach

Zechner Waterfall