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Giessenbach Gorge – View of the Bavarian Alps loop from Burgruine Thierberg

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Giessenbach Gorge – View of the Bavarian Alps loop from Burgruine Thierberg

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Giessenbach Gorge – View of the Bavarian Alps loop from Burgruine Thierberg

02:00

6.46km

230m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

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209 m

Wachtl Mining Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

not over the stairs a little further then left.

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282 m

Abandoned industrial complex near Kiefersfelden

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The Wachtl quarry is located on the border between Tyrol and Bavaria, near Kiefersfelden (not Ruhpolding). For many decades, limestone and marl were mined here for the Kiefersfelden cement factory and transported down to the valley on the historic Wachtl Railway. Today, mining has largely ceased, and a small lake has formed in the former pits. Nature is slowly reclaiming the site—a silent testament to industrial history and the power of the landscape around Thiersee.

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1.20 km

Gießenbach Waterwheel

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From here you can also hike to the Gießbachklamm

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1.23 km

Bleiersag Water Wheel – Largest Water Wheel in Bavaria

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Impressive waterwheel. Starting point to a nice tour through the Gießenbachklamm.

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1.53 km

Giessenbach Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The Gießenbachklamm is an easy going gorge. There are a few steps (just under 100) until you're up, so unfortunately not suitable for strollers. Otherwise very suitable for children.
No danger spots and entertaining. No entry.

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2.67 km

Schopperalm

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Opening hours:
Tuesday 08:30 to 18:00
Wednesday 08:30 to 18:00
Thursday 08:30 to 00:00
Friday 08:30 to 00:00
Saturday 09:00 to 00:00
Sunday 09:00 to 18:00
Monday
rest day

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2.95 km

Gießenbach Bridge (Altschneid)

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Definitely worth a short stop, from the bridge you have a view of the Gießenbach.

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4.48 km

View of the Bavarian Alps

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Very nice round and great views.

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6.46 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.15 km

1.56 km

477 m

257 m

Surfaces

3.19 km

2.89 km

224 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

Weather

Wednesday 29 July

36°C

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Comments

June 6, 2023,🥾 Gießenbachklamm 🦎🌲

Great little hike 🥾. The way through the gorge is not long but really beautiful. The Schopper Alm is absolutely for families, the children will have a lot of fun there. From the Schopper Alm it's a forest road 🌲🪵 to Troyer, a mountain farm with a long history. From there via a relatively steep asphalt road back to the …

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March 29, 2024,Gießenbachklamm – Schopper Alm Runde von Untere Sparchen

Nice round trip over Schopper Alm to Gießenbachklamm and back. The first climb is very steep but easy to walk on the road (toboggan run in winter). Once at the top, it's pretty flat past a beautiful alpine meadow to the Schopperalm. Walking time approx. 1 hour. The Schopperalm can also be reached by car. Very cozy, friendly staff and …

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May 19, 2024,🙋🏻 / bei Kiefersfelden - Gießenbachklamm – viele Stufen hinauf zur Schopper Alm - ab Trojerhof steil hinunter 🥵 trotzdem schee wars 👍🤩/19.5.24

I'm sorry that there are soooo many 📸 today 🙈
I couldn't get enough of it 🤩 the gorge isn't that special (Breitachklamm or Starzlachklamm are nicer) 🤷🏻‍♀️ but the nature was great 👍 again and again 🪻🪻orchids and even lady's slipper 😯 wonderful 👍
The 👁️👁️ from the Trojerhof into the valley, simply beautiful 👍🤩😍🥰
Now it's time to …

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May 20, 2024,Kiefersfelden Gießenbachklamm bis Schopperalm Variante A

Wonderful, relaxed tour through the Gießenbachklamm with dear friends. Was just right for our 'pensioner gang' today. Great food in the Schopperalm - highly recommended! Back via the Trojer-Hof with wonderful views of the Kaiser Mountains.

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May 4, 2023,Gießenbachklamm – Wasserrad Gießenbach Runde von Untere Sparchen

The circular route to the Schopperalm is very nice, since we went the other way around according to Komot, it went up a bit steeply on an asphalt road. Until you reach the forest after the farm. The path to the Schopperalm is well marked. The Alm alone is very beautiful and idyllic. Children also get their money's worth. The …

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July 24, 2022,Tourentipp für heiße Tage: Giessenbachklamm und Schopper Alm

A hiking tip for hot days: Via the Trojerhof to the Gießenbach stream, to the Schopperalm, and back through the Gießenbachklamm gorge.

The hiking trail runs mostly through the forest and is accordingly shady. You can swim in the Gießenbach stream. Don't forget your swimsuit.

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July 29, 2022,2022 Gießenbachklamm Rundwanderung mit Kind

Easy child-friendly hike. Sturdy shoes are still mandatory! In the cool stream just before the highly recommended Schopper Alm you can refresh your feet 😊 so don't forget your towel. Have fun hiking 💪🏼

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June 24, 2024,Wanderung Gießenbachklamm - Toller Bergblick

A hike that demands everything from you. Unfortunately, the pictures don't show the difference in altitude very clearly. Definitely worth the trip.

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Giessenbach Gorge – View of the Bavarian Alps loop from Burgruine Thierberg

Wachtl Mining Ruins

Abandoned industrial complex near Kiefersfelden

Gießenbach Waterwheel

Bleiersag Water Wheel – Largest Water Wheel in Bavaria

Giessenbach Gorge

Schopperalm

Gießenbach Bridge (Altschneid)

View of the Bavarian Alps

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