Garnitzenklamm, Natural monument in Hermagor-Pressegger See, Austria.
Garnitzenklamm is a narrow rock gorge in Carinthia with steep limestone walls and emerald pools of water. The gorge runs through a valley with a stream flowing through it, and several small waterfalls are features of the landscape.
The gorge became accessible to visitors in 1891 following work by the Austrian Alpine Association. Since then, maintenance has been necessary because floods repeatedly damage the walking path.
The place takes its name from the stream that flows through it and has shaped the lives of local people for generations. Visitors today experience it as a walking destination where nature and physical activity combine.
The path through the gorge is well-maintained, but the ground can be wet and slippery. Good walking shoes are important, and it is usually possible to walk through in half a day.
The rocks in the gorge come from the Devonian Period and formed about 380 million years ago in an ancient sea. Their distinctive banded structures show this distant geological past and make them special monuments to Earth's history.
Location: Hermagor-Pressegger See
GPS coordinates: 46.59330,13.34830
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45
Austria extends well beyond Vienna and Salzburg. Away from major tourist routes lie natural monuments and historical sites that reveal the country's geological and cultural heritage. From the Eisriesenwelt ice caves near Werfen to medieval castles such as Hochosterwitz in Carinthia, this collection documents the diversity of Austrian regions. The selection includes alpine lakes like Plansee near Reutte and Altausseer See, historical railways in the Waldviertel, gorges such as Garnitzen Klamm, and mountain roads like the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Libraries such as the one at Admont Abbey, waterfalls at Krimml and Gastein, and memorial sites like Mauthausen are among the documented locations. These destinations reveal Austria's geographical range and make a visit worthwhile.
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