Wörschachklamm, Limestone gorge in Wörschach, Austria
Wörschachklamm is a narrow gorge in limestone on the southern slopes of the Totes Gebirge in the Styrian Ennstal, in the municipality of Wörschach. The Wörschachbach flows through it, and the entrance lies west below Burg Wolkenstein. A path through the gorge, originally passable, was built by Gabriel Schally and opened to the public in August 1902; wooden walkways and stairs carry visitors along the stream.
The path through the gorge was built by Gabriel Schally and opened to the public in August 1902; the work is regarded as a pioneering achievement. The entrance lies west below Burg Wolkenstein, where the Wörschachbach flows through the narrow limestone cleft of the Totes Gebirge's southern slopes.
The wooden sculpture "Wildromantische Klamm" by Tom O'Mally stands just behind the toll hut at the gorge entrance, created in 2001. Nearby is a donkey ranch keeping several donkeys and a llama. The path through the gorge, built by Gabriel Schally and opened to the public in August 1902, is regarded as a pioneering achievement.
The site is best visited from May through October when the pathways are dry and safe to navigate. Sturdy footwear and moderate fitness are recommended since the trail involves walking over uneven ground along the river.
Just behind the small toll hut at the gorge entrance stands a wooden sculpture titled "Wildromantische Klamm", carved by Tom O'Mally in 2001. Nearby is a donkey ranch that keeps several donkeys and also a llama.
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