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Hochlantsch Round with Bärenschützklamm

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 17,0 km

Time 7:00 h

Uphill 1290 hm

Downhill 1290 hm

Highest point 1720 m

Hike the 1720 m high Hochlantsch, the highest mountain in the region. The Bärenschützklamm gorge with its countless ladders and wild waterfalls and Schüsserlbrunn are certainly the highlights of this tour.

The starting point is the Teichalmsee, which is surrounded by idyllic alpine pastures in the middle of the Almenland Nature Park. From here you walk along the Mixnitzbach stream and then down the "Prügelweg" path to the entrance to the Bärenschützklamm gorge. The Bärenschützklamm is one of the most beautiful water-bearing rock gorges in Austria. A hike between untamed waterfalls and jagged rocks is a lasting experience: 109 bridges and 51 wooden ladders overcome a height of 350 m with a climb length of 1.4 kilometres. At the "Guter Hirte" (Good Shepherd) gorge exit point, you can take a break before heading up to the picturesque "Schüsserlbrunn" pilgrimage church, which nestles close to the rock face. The "Steirischer Jokl" right next to it has a wonderful terrace with a view - and snacks just as good! The last ascent leads steeply up to the Hochlantsch summit, at 1720 m the highest elevation in the Grazer Bergland. Then it's back down to the Teichalmsee lake, a round around the lake or through the Teichalm moor is the perfect end to this varied hike.

The Bärenschützklamm, the "Gute Hirte" and the "Steirischer Jokl" are open from the beginning of May to the end of October.

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Teichalm, Teichalm lake

745: Teichalm Lake to GH "Zum guten Hirten"

746 and 2: "Prügelweg" down to the entrance to the gorge

745 and 746: up the Bärenschützklamm gorge to "Schüsserlbrunn".

740: over the Hochlantsch to the Teichalm Lake

Frequently Asked Questions:

When is the Bärenschützklamm open?
> The gorge is open daily from May 1 to October 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

How much is admission to the Bärenschützklamm?
> A fee of €10.00 for adults, €8.00 for ÖAV members, and €6.00 for children aged 6 to 16 is charged to help maintain the gorge.
> Payment can be made in cash or by card.
> There are NO group rates.

How far is the ticket booth from the gorge entrance?
> From the parking lots in Mixnitz, it takes about 1 ½ hours to walk to the gorge entrance.
> From the premium parking lot at the Grassauer snack bar, it’s only about an hour’s walk to the ticket booth.

Where can I park?
> There are three paid parking lots available in Mixnitz; parking lots 1 and 2 are located directly in Mixnitz. The premium parking lot offers 40 spaces and is located next to the Grassauer snack bar.
> All parking lots accept card payments only.
> A full-day parking ticket costs €6.00 for parking lots 1 and 2 and €9.00 for the premium parking lot.

Are children and dogs allowed in the Bärenschützklamm?
> Children are welcome in the Bärenschützklamm, but please note that the hike is challenging and can be dangerous for small children in some places. It is recommended to only take children aged 7 and older on the hike.
> Parents or accompanying adults are responsible for the children!
> Dogs are NOT allowed in the gorge.

How long does the hike take?
> Depending on which route you choose, the total duration of the hike can range from 4.5 to 9 hours.
> The path through the gorge itself takes about an hour.
> Check the weather conditions in advance. Bring enough food and water. Check in advance for places to stop for refreshments along the way.

On the occasion of the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary on 15 August, pilgrims walk to Schüsserlbrunn, the highlight being the pilgrims' mass at 12 noon in the church, followed by a celebration at the "Steirischer Jockl".

Timetables and travel information can be found at the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) or at Verbundlinie Transport Information. For local transport we recommend the SAM shared taxi East Styria.
SAM stop: WZ3424 Teichalm - Teichwirt

Teichalm, Teichalm Lake

All information about the region, the places to stop and stay overnight and the excursion destinations can be found at

Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Naturpark Almenland Office
Fladnitz 100
8163 Fladnitz an der Teichalm
T: +43 3179 23000
www.almenland.at | www.oststeiermark.com

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Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM

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