Garnitzenklamm, Natural monument in Hermagor-Pressegger See, Austria.
The Garnitzenklamm extends 4.5 kilometers through the Gail Valley, featuring waterfalls, emerald pools, and steep limestone walls along the Garnitzenbach river.
The Austrian Alpine Association made the gorge accessible in 1891, though recurring floods have necessitated continuous restoration of the walking paths through the years.
The Geotrail through the gorge presents educational stations explaining the geological formations and natural processes that shaped this Carinthian landscape over millennia.
The entire hiking route requires approximately 2.5 hours to complete, with entrance fees ranging from 3 to 7 euros, and only cash payments accepted.
The gorge contains rocks from the Devonian Period, formed 380 million years ago in an ancient sea, now visible in the distinctive banded limestone formations.
Location: Hermagor-Pressegger See
GPS coordinates: 46.59330,13.34830
Latest update: March 20, 2025 07:16
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