The Oetschergraben gorge cuts deep into the limestone of Lower Austria with ladder sections, turquoise pools, and two waterfalls along a 4-hour trail from Wienerbruck to Erlaufklause. The Mariazellerbahn scenic narrow-gauge railway connects to the trailhead at Wienerbruck, making this one of the few alpine gorge hikes in Austria accessible without a car. Best May-October; check conditions after heavy rain. Free entry; rail ticket required if arriving by train.
gorge in Lower Austria
Oetschergraben
Also known as Grand Canyon of Austria
The Oetschergraben gorge in Lower Austria cuts so deep into the limestone that sections of the trail require fixed ladders and narrow ledge passages. The Oetscherbach runs through turquoise pools along the canyon floor, and two waterfalls, the Mirafall and the Schleierfall, are the route's set pieces.
- Type
- gorge
- Destination
- Lower Austria
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Address
- Oetschergraben, 3223 Wienerbruck, 3223 Wienerbruck
- Coordinates
- 47.8427, 15.2372
- Official website
- Visit website