Entrance to Groppenstein Gorge – Groppenstein Gorge loop from Mallnitz-Obervellach

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Austria

Carinthia

Bezirk Spittal an der Drau

Mallnitz

Entrance to Groppenstein Gorge – Groppenstein Gorge loop from Mallnitz-Obervellach

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Entrance to Groppenstein Gorge – Groppenstein Gorge loop from Mallnitz-Obervellach

05:04

16.4km

590m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.16 km

Rabisch Gorge

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The Mallnitz rushes through the narrow and rocky Rabisch Gorge. A unique experience, especially when the snow is melting. A hiking trail leads completely through the Rabisch Gorge.

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8.41 km

Entrance to Groppenstein Gorge

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In this gorge, the focus is primarily on the water. Towards the end, however, the path climbs quite high along the rock face. Otherwise, it consists mainly of forest floor, roots, and stones.

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8.78 km

Groppenstein Castle

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Groppenstein Castle is a rock castle northwest of Obervellach, near the confluence of the Mallnitzbach and Möll streams, perched on a cliff sloped on three sides above the village of …

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10.2 km

Together with the Rabisch Gorge, the Groppenstein Gorge forms the longest gorge trail in Carinthia. This exciting hiking trail takes you from Obervellach to Mallnitz. A great hiking experience for the whole family.

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10.5 km

Zechner Waterfall

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Scenic canyon which was worth a visit.

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10.5 km

Walkway Above the Waterfall

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16.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

4.32 km

3.87 km

2.38 km

192 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

5.01 km

2.01 km

1.91 km

1.34 km

389 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,190 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

August 9, 2025,2 Schluchten Wanderung, Runde von "Hoch oben" in Mallnitz

In midsummer temperatures, we set off from our campsite toward the Groppenstein Gorge. We slowly descended, through cow pastures, always on the Alpe-Adria Trail. The first gorge was fantastic, with numerous waterfalls, and the many pools beckoned us to swim. But of course, that's forbidden! Unfortunately, we walked from one gorge to the other in the blazing sun. The Rabisch …

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August 27, 2023,AAT, 7/2. Etappe Mallnitz - Obervellach

Second half stage to Obervellach. Through the Rabisch Gorge and the Groppenstein Gorge (which is more of a gorge). Both impressive.
Obervellach is well worth seeing - but so dead.

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July 4, 2024,5.Etappe Königssee zum Wörthersee von Mallnitz nach Obervellach in kärnten

🙋‍♀️we look 👀 out of the window... which 🌞 is laughing! The weather is getting better...! The day promises some highlights. First we climb 🧗 to the Margaretenpavilion from where we have a great view of Mallnitz with the Ankogel group - 3232 m high - 😊🥵🥾further up 👆and through the forest 🌳we found the Watzingeralm, beautifully situated on a …

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