The Galitzenklamm above Lienz in East Tyrol combines a waterfall gorge walk with a via ferrata, a fixed-rope climbing route on iron rungs bolted into the canyon walls above the water. The lower path through the gorge is open to anyone; the upper via ferrata route requires a harness, helmet, and comfort with exposure, and should not be attempted by beginners without a guide. Small entry fee; avoid after rain when rock is slippery. Lienz is reachable by train from Innsbruck (2 hours) or Villach (1.5 hours). Combine with the Roman ruins at Aguntum just east of town and the Dolomites panorama views above the Lienz basin.
via ferrata in Lienz
Galitzenklamm
The Galitzenklamm is a gorge carved by the Galitzenbach stream in the mountains above Lienz in East Tyrol, combining a waterfall walk through a narrow canyon with a via ferrata (a fixed-rope climbing route on iron rungs and cables bolted into rock) that follows the gorge walls above the water.
- Type
- via ferrata
- Destination
- Lienz
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Address
- 9900 Lienz
- Coordinates
- 46.7968, 12.7494