Teufelskirche Cave – Spitzenbachklamm Gorge loop from Sankt Gallen

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Teufelskirche Cave – Spitzenbachklamm Gorge loop from Sankt Gallen

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Teufelskirche Cave – Spitzenbachklamm Gorge loop from Sankt Gallen

03:32

10.9km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark Steirische Eisenwurzen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

63 m

Gasthof Hensle

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Welcome to the Gasthof Hensle in St. Gallen in Austria!

The Gasthof Hensle, which has been run by the Guttmann family since 1983, is located in the Gesäuse National Park …

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3.48 km

Teufelskirche Cave

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Magnificent natural cave in wonderful color nuances.
The big eyes are really awesome.
You can hike the height with the Spitzenbachklamm.

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6.43 km

Spitzenbachklamm Waterfalls and Streams

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In the pools of the Spitzenbachklamm you can take Kneipp therapy, the water is really very cold.

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8.25 km

Waterfalls and natural spring in Naturpark Steirische Eisenwurzen

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8.65 km

Spitzenbachklamm Gorge

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There are many different types of butterflies here.
Climbing up to the Teufelskirche is very worthwhile. The cave is very impressive.

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10.2 km

Parish Church of St. Gallen

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The church was built between 1138 and 1152 by Gottfried von Wettenfeld and incorporated into Admont Abbey. The late Gothic new building of the church took place from 1515 to …

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

1.97 km

1.69 km

1.44 km

121 m

Surfaces

4.94 km

2.63 km

2.27 km

882 m

230 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

3°C

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Comments

June 25, 2024,Teufelskirche – Spitzenbachklamm Runde von Sankt Gallen

The tour can be described as easy despite the difference in altitude. Most of the route is a bicycle path or forest path. The climb to the Devil's Church is a bit more strenuous. But it's really worth it. You should wear proper shoes for the Devil's Church. Lots of scree.
Have fun hiking.

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April 30, 2025,Teufelskirche & Spitzenbachklamm | theBackpacker.de

What was planned as a short, easy hike initially turned out to be a strenuous mountain tour. The ascent to the Devil's Church is uphill from the very beginning.

The return journey through the Spitzenbach Gorge is a reward. The narrow gorge could easily be the setting for a Western, if you were traveling in a horse-drawn carriage and expected …

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