Great Riesach Falls – View of Untertal Valley loop from Riesachfall

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Great Riesach Falls – View of Untertal Valley loop from Riesachfall

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Great Riesach Falls – View of Untertal Valley loop from Riesachfall

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4.45km

270m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 798 m for 947 m

Closed: • November 1-May 10 (otherwise open)

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Wild Water

Highlight • River

Beautiful and quiet in winter. The water is framed by the ice.

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135 m

Riesachfall Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

ideal for a good ice cream after the tour

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766 m

The Riesach Falls are truly impressive waterfalls in the Schladming Tauern, not far from Schladming. The two most famous waterfalls there are the Small and Large Riesach Falls, with the Large one having an impressive drop of around 70 meters. A truly impressive natural spectacle! The falls are part of the "Wild Waters" theme trail and were rightly declared a natural monument in 2012. The entire area is simply breathtaking and is definitely one of the natural treasures of this region.

The Riesach Falls consist of the Large and Small Riesach Waterfalls, which are located in the Höllschlucht Gorge. The gorge begins at an altitude of 1079 meters near the Untere Gfölleralm or the Almgasthaus Riesachfall and ends at an altitude of 1338 meters in the area of the Riesachsee or the Obere Gfölleralm. The water for these impressive waterfalls comes from the approximately 7 km long Riesachbach, which joins the Steinriesenbach directly after the gorge and then flows through the entire Untertal as the Untertalbach before finally flowing into the Enns.

The falls up to the Grosser Riesachfall are accessible via the Riesachfallsteig. And that's not all! In 2006, the area between the Grosser Riesachwasserfall and the upper end of the gorge was also opened up to tourists. An alpine trail about one kilometer long called "Alpinsteig Höll" or "Alpinsteig durch die Höll" was created there, which offers a 50 meter long suspension bridge as a special attraction. A real adventure!

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Suspension Bridge Over the Riesach Waterfall

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An alpine trail about one kilometre long called “Alpinsteig Höll” or “Alpinsteig durch die Höll” was created there, which has a 50-metre-long suspension bridge as a special attraction. A real adventure!

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Höll Gorge Metal Ladders and Bridges

Highlight • Gorge

Strenuous, but worth the climb. During the ascent you cross a suspension bridge, many ladders and stairs.

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1.29 km

Alpin Trail Through the Höll Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The alpine trail through the Höllschlucht is definitely one of the highlights of the Wilde Wasser hiking and water adventures.

Along the Riesachbach, the trail first leads past the lower/small Riesach waterfall. Access to the water was also created at the Kleiner Riesach waterfall, so you can really feel the power of the water and the spray on your skin and face.

We continue to the Great Riesach Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Styria. The roar of the waterfalls is a constant acoustic companion on the way there. From the bridge over the Great Riesach Waterfall, the actual alpine trail through the Höll Gorge begins.

To get started, a 50-meter-long suspension bridge crosses the gorge at a dizzying height. Then it goes over a path and metal footbridges through the gorge in the direction of Riesachsee. The dynamics and power of the water can be imagined very well here by impressive washouts in the rock. In addition, viewing platforms into the gorge provide special insights.

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