Dr. Vogelgesang-Gorge in Spital am Pyhrn
4582 Spital am Pyhrn
A wild romantic rock gorge with a doctorate - the longest gorge in Upper Austria and the second longest gorge in Austria!
Experience the natural spectacle of the rushing water in the longest gorge in Upper Austria, measuring over 1.5 km from the ticket house and 2.7 km from parking lot 2, as well as 500 wooden and stone steps. The gorge is also the starting point for the approximately 5-hour 3-hut hike (Bosruckhütte, Rohrauerhaus, and Hofalm).
The Dr. Vogelgesang Gorge is suitable for toddlers and older individuals with the appropriate fitness level and hiking experience. After the ascent, you will join the international long-distance hiking trail (E 601 via alpina), where a beautiful and popular circular hike is available. After climbing, a little tired, you can relax in the Bosruckhütte, at Rohrauerhaus, or before descending to Spital am Pyhrn at Hofalm and strengthen yourself with good home-cooked meals.
Dr. Moritz Vogelgesang was the community doctor of Spital am Pyhrn.
As he was also the chairman of the beautification association, he made great efforts to make this wild romantic rock gorge, over 1.5 km long, accessible, which is why it bears his name. However, it is often mistakenly referred to as the Vogelsang Gorge.
The Dr. Vogelgesang Gorge was first made partially accessible for the summer visitors in 1906. In 1908, the gorge was destroyed by flooding. From 1926 to 1927, the entire rock gorge was adapted by the municipality of Spital am Pyhrn with stairs and walkways anchored in the vertical rock for hiking. When traversing the Dr. Vogelgesang Gorge, about 500 steps must be climbed. These stairs and walkways are thoroughly checked before opening in early May and are well maintained throughout the summer, ensuring that visitors can safely and risk-free experience the natural spectacle of the rushing water. In 2006, the gorge celebrated its 100th anniversary.
Suitable for:
- The wooden steps are slippery in wet weather.
- Suitable for toddlers and elderly people with appropriate fitness.
- There are wooden walkways and wooden steps in the gorge that are open at the back.
- Dogs are allowed in the gorge; however, the open wooden steps can pose a problem for many dogs.
4582 Spital am Pyhrn
Phone +43 664 4970135
mobile +43 7563 249
Fax machine +43 7563 249 - 20
E-Mail spital@360alpenland.com
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Contact person
Dr. Vogelgesang-Klamm
Grünau 6
4582 Spital am Pyhrn
Phone +43 664 4970135
mobile +43 7563 249
Fax machine +43 7563 249 - 20
E-Mail spital@360alpenland.com
Web www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004300/dr-vogelgesang-klamm.html?h=1889
Legal contact information
Gemeinde Spital am PyhrnAT-4582 Spital am Pyhrn
gemeinde@spital-pyhrn.ooe.gv.at
May 1 to October 31
Weekdays: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
From November 1 until the end of April, the winter closure applies and the gorge is closed!
655 m
Accessibility / arrivalATTENTION: Drive from the highway exit without a navigation device – it usually directs you incorrectly to the gorge!
On the A9, the Pyhrn highway, take the exit Spital am Pyhrn and turn left. You will drive through the town area of Spital am Pyhrn. 100 meters after the end of the town (just before the Panorama indoor swimming pool), turn right into Sandstraße and follow along the Trattenbach river to the district of Grünau (approximately 2km) following the signs.
Or via B138 from Windischgarsten towards Spital am Pyhrn, after the Panorama indoor swimming pool, turn left into Sandstraße and follow along the Trattenbach river to the district of Grünau (approximately 2km) following the signs.
Public:
With the ÖBB Postbus (line 911) or with the Postbus (line 436) to the Spital am Pyhrn Stiftsplatz stop - walking time to the gorge entrance is about 30 minutes. Walk between the Konditorei Kemetmüller and the municipal office into Weinmeisterstraße. After Jugendparadies Lindenhof, follow the signs to the gorge.
All information on the parking fees for the "Gorge Parking Lots" can be found at: www.360alpenland.com/parken.html
Attention: there are no bus parking spaces at the gorge!
Buses can turn around at the turnaround area and then park for free in the valley near the indoor swimming pool in Spital am Pyhrn.
- Parking space: 150
- Toilet facility
- Shop
Bracket holding fee:
- Adults: € 6.50
- Children (6-15 years): € 4.30
- Groups Adults (from 20 people): € 5.90
- School groups up to the 15th birthday (from 10 people): € 3.70
- Family ticket: When entering accompanied by at least one fully paying adult and showing the family card, children only pay € 3.70
- Family rate: With 2 fully paying adults, children only pay € 3.70
- People with disabilities (with ID): € 5.50
- Pyhrn-Priel-Card
Free entry as often as you like. - Phyrn-Priel seasonal pass
Free entry as often as you like. - Family Card OÖ
Children only pay € 3.60 when accompanied by at least one full-paying adult and showing the family ticket
https://www.familienkarte.at/d…
- Holiday coupon Pyhrn-Priel
- All weather
- Suitable for groups
- Suitable for schools
- Pets allowed
- Suitable for teenagers
- Suitable for seniors
- Suitable for single travelers
- Suitable for friends
- Suitable for couples
- Suitable for children
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
In wet weather the wooden steps are slippery.
Wooden footbridges and wooden steps that are open at the back run through the gorge. Many small children manage to hike through the gorge, but for some it is too much.
Dogs are allowed in the gorge, but keep in mind that the steps are open at the back and this is a big problem for many dogs.
Not suitable for wheelchairs. The property is not compliant with Austria's ÖNORM legal standard.
