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Grabenbach / Jabron: Canyon Start
2025-08-28: It would make sense to separate the upper and lower part of this canyon (superiore & inferiore, obere & untere etc.). The upper part isn't bad, but the two small rappels, of which one is nice, and a s...
2025-08-15: We did the tour in pairs. Some places have to be downclimbed. There are anchors at the higher points. Very beautiful and varied canyon. Total time under 4 hours
2025-06-19: Canyon has changed somewhat, Nasensprung is closed with tree trunks and shallow, individual excavator plates have been washed away and can now be found further down.
Approach: From the parking lot, follow the forest road down--> before the bridge, the water level can be read at the wooden measuring station house--> after the bridge, always along the steep forest road--> past the excavator crash memorial plaque --> to the clearing (level) --> here still before the raised stand right into the stream (red small iron bridge at the entry!). Entry also possible directly above the "Doppler".
Tour: After the bridge there is the first slide, which can be downclimbed and jumped --> after a short walking passages there is a 12m long slide. rappel into the 'Dome' --> after the 'Dome' follows a longer walking passage --> in the upper part of the canyon is the well known double cascade (ca. 2x15m rappel with deep pools) which can be very dangerous at high water levels --> at the double cascade there are enough pitons to build up a ropeway system (for jumping pros the second 15m rappel would be jumpable after checking the depth) --> after this point there are several slippery walking/climbing passages and smaller rappel steps in the middle of the gorge --> ideally there are also several jumping points (mostly very slippery) --> the middle and final part take the most time because of the varied places, strength and concentration --> at the end of the canyons to the confluence with the Rettenbach --> get off here. The tour is now well drilled so that you can find several possibilities in many places.

Grabenbach / Jabron: Alternative Canyon Start
2025-08-28: It would make sense to separate the upper and lower part of this canyon (superiore & inferiore, obere & untere etc.). The upper part isn't bad, but the two small rappels, of which one is nice, and a s...
2025-08-15: We did the tour in pairs. Some places have to be downclimbed. There are anchors at the higher points. Very beautiful and varied canyon. Total time under 4 hours
2025-06-19: Canyon has changed somewhat, Nasensprung is closed with tree trunks and shallow, individual excavator plates have been washed away and can now be found further down.
Comment: Einstieg oberhalb und unterhalb des Dopplerfalls möglich
Approach: From the parking lot, follow the forest road down--> before the bridge, the water level can be read at the wooden measuring station house--> after the bridge, always along the steep forest road--> past the excavator crash memorial plaque --> to the clearing (level) --> here still before the raised stand right into the stream (red small iron bridge at the entry!). Entry also possible directly above the "Doppler".
Tour: After the bridge there is the first slide, which can be downclimbed and jumped --> after a short walking passages there is a 12m long slide. rappel into the 'Dome' --> after the 'Dome' follows a longer walking passage --> in the upper part of the canyon is the well known double cascade (ca. 2x15m rappel with deep pools) which can be very dangerous at high water levels --> at the double cascade there are enough pitons to build up a ropeway system (for jumping pros the second 15m rappel would be jumpable after checking the depth) --> after this point there are several slippery walking/climbing passages and smaller rappel steps in the middle of the gorge --> ideally there are also several jumping points (mostly very slippery) --> the middle and final part take the most time because of the varied places, strength and concentration --> at the end of the canyons to the confluence with the Rettenbach --> get off here. The tour is now well drilled so that you can find several possibilities in many places.

Grabenbach / Jabron: Canyon End
2025-08-28: It would make sense to separate the upper and lower part of this canyon (superiore & inferiore, obere & untere etc.). The upper part isn't bad, but the two small rappels, of which one is nice, and a s...
2025-08-15: We did the tour in pairs. Some places have to be downclimbed. There are anchors at the higher points. Very beautiful and varied canyon. Total time under 4 hours
2025-06-19: Canyon has changed somewhat, Nasensprung is closed with tree trunks and shallow, individual excavator plates have been washed away and can now be found further down.
Return: At the point where you meet the Rettenbach, it is best to walk upstream along the bank for about 20 m and then cross the Rettenbach. On the opposite side you will find an initially inconspicuous path that leads in a few minutes to the forest road. When you reach the forest road, walk back about 100m to the right until you reach the parking lot.

Grabenbach / Jabron: Parking Entry and Exit
Comment: Parkplatz direkt bei der Abzweigung der Grabenbach Forststraße
Access: Coming from Strobel am Wolfgangsee direction. Bad Ischl --> after the tunnel turn right into the Rettenbachtal --> after the bridge at the innkeeper follow the mountain road/gravel road (sign dead end) --> !Do not drive to the exit of the road, but park at a large street alcove on the left (here branches off a small forest road on the right)
Return: At the point where you meet the Rettenbach, it is best to walk upstream along the bank for about 20 m and then cross the Rettenbach. On the opposite side you will find an initially inconspicuous path that leads in a few minutes to the forest road. When you reach the forest road, walk back about 100m to the right until you reach the parking lot.

Almbachklamm: Canyon Start
2024-09-07: Some fixed ropes only have a few tendons. Pure fun canyon.
2023-09-24: Perfect training canyon. In summer and especially on weekends excessively walked by companies. Perfect for practice. Top drilled. Pay attention to the rope quality of the fixed ropes, these rub off qu...
2023-06-19: Rather a hike with some water contact and some swimming and climbing passages on the fixed rope. If you turn back before the last rappel (which is recommended because of the way back via the Bunderstr...
Comment: (cwiki_1)
Approach: Directly at the parking lot you can descend orographic left in the forest and enter the gorge below the dam wall via an aluminum ladder.
Tour: The Almbach gorge is ideal for beginners, young people or larger groups --> the dam wall makes the gorge relatively safe even when there is a lot of water (rain) --> it carries water all year round, but in varying quantities, therefore: Be careful with high jumps --> There are many possible jumps --> Shorter swimming sections always bring refreshment --> In the middle part of the tour you pass a large rock (right), which resembles a face ("the Face" climbing up and jumping only for experienced climbers and after checking the water depth) followed by the "Jump Temple", various jumps with 5/8/10m (or slide and diving cave). After two slides (jumping points) you come to a narrow section that you swim through --> After a small jump into deep pools comes the last descent point (iron bars), then it goes about 100m over conglomerate rock to a larger water basin. At the exit of the water basin, a steep path leads up to the road on the left. Unfortunately, there have always been problems with the private owner in the past, so it is recommended to walk to the power station and get off on the left (transfer car or bicycle necessary as pedestrians are prohibited!). The commercial providers now turn around before the second slide and walk back down the entire canyon on the right side via the "jump temple" (rope-insured) and get out again at the entry. Therefore, expect oncoming traffic in the canyon.

Almbachklamm: Parking Entry and Exit
2024-09-07: Some fixed ropes only have a few tendons. Pure fun canyon.
2023-09-24: Perfect training canyon. In summer and especially on weekends excessively walked by companies. Perfect for practice. Top drilled. Pay attention to the rope quality of the fixed ropes, these rub off qu...
2023-06-19: Rather a hike with some water contact and some swimming and climbing passages on the fixed rope. If you turn back before the last rappel (which is recommended because of the way back via the Bunderstr...
Comment: Große Parkbucht direkt neben der Staumauer. (cwiki)
Access: Coming from Hallein, take the Wiestal highway to the large dam parking lot on the left side (parking lot in front of the dam wall crossing).
Return: On the main road you get shortly back to the parking lot (Attention: only with a bike or shuttle car allowed!) --> Another option would be after the small slide, the way right up u. in the canyon back to go.

Almbachklamm: Canyon End
2024-09-07: Some fixed ropes only have a few tendons. Pure fun canyon.
2023-09-24: Perfect training canyon. In summer and especially on weekends excessively walked by companies. Perfect for practice. Top drilled. Pay attention to the rope quality of the fixed ropes, these rub off qu...
2023-06-19: Rather a hike with some water contact and some swimming and climbing passages on the fixed rope. If you turn back before the last rappel (which is recommended because of the way back via the Bunderstr...
Comment: Position des Ausstiegs nur ungefähr aus dem OF ermittelt (cwiki)
Return: On the main road you get shortly back to the parking lot (Attention: only with a bike or shuttle car allowed!) --> Another option would be after the small slide, the way right up u. in the canyon back to go.