--- title: On the Triftsteig through the large gorge url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000847/on-the-triftsteig-through-the-large-gorge.html" description: "Short description:A \"classic\" in the Reichraminger HintergebirgeQuality of experience: ****Recommended season:MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberProperties:Insider tip" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # On the Triftsteig through the large gorge On the Triftsteig through the large gorge =========================================== **Starting place:** 4462 Reichraming **Destination:** 4462 Reichraming ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/401746/D07759F2650B1BFC4BF37DBFE92980DD68D5E832CCE3FDED6CD24335A00F57ED/jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/401747/4C1C5D1C8FE2F5112A004AC35E92DDD714B3391DDAEFDEA47243DBBBEF582C35/jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal - Sandra Kraushofer Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/401746/D07759F2650B1BFC4BF37DBFE92980DD68D5E832CCE3FDED6CD24335A00F57ED/jpg.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal - Sandra Kraushofer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/401746/D07759F2650B1BFC4BF37DBFE92980DD68D5E832CCE3FDED6CD24335A00F57ED/jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal - Sandra Kraushofer Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/401747/4C1C5D1C8FE2F5112A004AC35E92DDD714B3391DDAEFDEA47243DBBBEF582C35/jpg.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal - Sandra Kraushofer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/401747/4C1C5D1C8FE2F5112A004AC35E92DDD714B3391DDAEFDEA47243DBBBEF582C35/jpg.jpg) 1. 2. Possible accommodation Stadtplatz 27 4400 Steyr [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stadtplatz%2027%2C%204400%20Steyr "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Stadtplatz%2027%2C%204400%20Steyr "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:uqrbHwllwA@?BCDABAAU?a@?c@Ca@COEOAGAGAMAKCI?EAQ?M@SBe@BODYDOFM?I?O?K?C@ABAFCHGDKHMFIDMDKHKFELEJCJGJIHKLIJCNGPGHABEBGBIB?BBF@FCDC@CFCB?@EH@DEBCFKJMDK@E@ADCHCBA@CDGFIDEJEFAD?F@DDBDBFDJBJHRDTDPDTDPDLFLHJHDLFJDDFHDLFNHDBFHDPDTDXBN?N?FBH@L?L?VBP@V@RDXBLDHFHFHB@B?B?@A@?B@B@B?BA@?B@DABA@CBEFCFCFEFCFCJAXEPCZGZGZAN?RCJAJGFIBKJSHQ@K@U?WA_@E]GWK[Ca@Ce@Cc@@a@BUDWNYDMHGDWFS@CLEFEHAJGJGFCBAFDHDH@J@LCBAD?B@DDHHFJD@J?HDFBLBHBB@DBBHDHHFFJFJBHFFDFDBFH@F@FBF@DAD?D?J@HAHALAFAXCVEJAHALABE@E@ABAB?D?FABA@EBA@?BAJABC?C@ADELCLCLAP?L?TAN?H@H@FBJ@H@NBTAJ@F@D@DBDBB?F?L?J@D@DBDHJFFLLPRNPHJBFFBFFFDBFDDFBFBD?BCDAD?FCDGFEDADGFI@EBABI@IBG@GBC@EFGFAFCF?LAV?LEJEFAHAH?DAD@B@@CDKDGFIBEFEFGFGDCFCFABCDAHAHADADCBC@ADIDGDI@A@C?K@CBEBA@CDEBCDA@CBC?EBEBGBGBEBAFADAFAFABAB?BA@CBCHEBCDC@CDEDCD?DAB?F?T@NFNPDLJ\JVFNFJLRFLL^Lh@Pl@Nh@J\LPHJJHJ@V@\D`@T\PJJHLNZJJ&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** A "classic" in the Reichraminger Hintergebirge **Quality of experience:** **** **Recommended season:** - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November **Properties:** - Insider tip **Description:** The Reichraminger Hintergebirge counts among the most beautiful and largest primeval landscapes in Austria. Through the central part flows the so-called "Große Bach" (called "Reichraming" in the lower part and also known as "Schwarzer Bach" in the upper part), which was formerly used for timber rafting. Between the Schleierfall and the Annerlsteg lies the narrowest and most interesting part of the gorge, which was made passable again by the **"Triftsteig"** renovated with steel cables and clamps in 1987. The via ferrata partly follows the old route of the Triftsteig, which was then only equipped with narrow wooden walkways, thus letting one imagine the dangerous work of the timber rafters at that time (remains of the old route are still visible today). **Directions:** The actual via ferrata is about 2 km long, well secured, and leads along the right (eastern) riverside very diversely and scenically through the gorge. Parts are very exposed and narrow paths, often wet due to transversal streams. **Time required: "Triftsteig": 1 - 1.5 hours** On the opposite side of the gorge, you reach the forest road running through the valley (former track of the narrow-gauge railway for timber transport, which ceased operation only in 1971) through several long tunnels (possibly bring a flashlight) back to the starting point of the "Triftsteig". At the "Schleierfall", several options arise **Access:** on foot from the Weißwasser parking lot to Schleierfall in about 1 hour by mountain bike from Anzenbach to Schleierfall about 2 hours **Return options:** Through the tunnels on the Hintergebirgsradweg. Ascent along the Hochschlachtbach (very beautiful but very exhausting!, deep views to the Triftsteig) to the Anlaufalm and over the Hirschkogelsattel to the starting point (highly recommended for persistent hikers!). On the Hintergebirgsradweg to Weißwasser or Mooshöhe **Tip:** For children and less experienced climbers, basic via ferrata equipment and possibly a short safety rope (for children) are recommended. **Safety guidelines:** Check the weather forecast before starting the route. In summer, approaching thunderstorms in the Hintergebirge are often noticed too late. There is no exit option along the Triftsteig. Sure-footedness and freedom from dizziness - only for experienced climbers!!! [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4462 Reichraming **Destination:** 4462 Reichraming **duration:** 1h 25m **length:** 2,3 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 44m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 14m **Lowest point:** 517m **Highest point:** 556m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Climbing mount, Path / trail, Gravel **Starting point:** Schleierfall **Destination:** Annerlsteg **further information:** - Possible accommodation **Details - climbing mount**- difficulty acc. to Kurt Schall: medium difficulty (B) - duration climbing mount: 1 h [ ![Altitude profile On the Triftsteig through the large gorge](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000847&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile On the Triftsteig through the large gorge](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000847&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "On the Triftsteig through the large gorge") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Great Gorge © Buchner](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/392429/E799B48EC6F030AB70FF36AF74021DE2DA2BE896AB46B52D382BC163C1919A1F/grosse-schlucht-buchner.jpg "Great Gorge © Buchner") Große Schlucht, Reichraminger Hintergebirge Der Große Bach hat sich über Jahrtausende tief ins Gestein eingeschnitten und eine beeindruckende Schlucht geschaffen. Zwischen Schleierfall und Annerlsteg befindet sich der engste und interessanteste Teil der Schlucht. Durch die Große Schlucht hindurch führt der Trifsteig. Dieser wurde ursprünglich für die Holztrift am Großen Bach angelegt. Teilweise folgt der Klettersteig dem alten Verlauf des damals nur mit schmalen Holzstegen ausgestatteten Triftsteiges - man kann die gefährliche Arbeit der ehemaligen Holzflößer erahnen. ![Schleierfall](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/392409/DB7241CB4E81E2F6D638870369B7B1A259122B32DF455A19D183F10D9747D0F1/schleierfall.jpg "Schleierfall") Schleierfall - Hintergebirgsradweg Schleierfall am Hintergebirgsradweg 1. 2. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Getting there** Via Altenmarkt near St. Gallen to Unterlaussa and from there further over the Mooshöhe to the Weißwasser parking lot Alternative - MTB route from Steyr to Reichraming - on the Hintergebirgsradweg to the Schleierfall **Parking** Weißwasser parking lot For the MTB route, parking lots in the center of Reichraming, along the road to Anzenbach or the Anzenbach parking lot (paid) [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **On the Triftsteig through the large gorge** Alpenland Tourismus GmbH Stadtplatz 27 4400 Steyr Phone [ +43 7252 53229 - 0 ](tel:+437252532290) E-Mail [reichraming@steyr-nationalpark.at](#mailto) Web [www.steyr-nationalpark.at/](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/ "New window") https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/ --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430000847) [To the website](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/ "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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