Liechtensteinklamm
St. Johann im Pongau, Austria
One of the deepest gorges in the Alps, explored on walkways above the water, with a newer spiral staircase at the far end. Open roughly May to October; paid entry and parking at the entrance south of St. Johann.
The Liechtensteinklamm gorge near St. Johann im Pongau in the Salzburg region of Austria is one of the deepest water-carved gorges in the Alps. It is up to 300 metres deep, only a few metres wide in places and about 4 kilometres long; in summer around 1 kilometre of it can be walked on wooden walkways. Members of the Pongau Alpine Club began building the path in 1875, and with a donation from Prince Johann II of Liechtenstein it was finished in 1876 – the gorge has carried his name ever since.
The route includes the “Helix”, a spiral staircase of Corten steel about 30 metres high that takes you closer to the waterfalls. Allow about 1.5 hours for the walk through the gorge. It stays cool in the gorge even in summer, so warm clothing and sturdy footwear are worthwhile. If you want to avoid the crowds, come early in the morning, especially at summer weekends. Leave the B311 just beyond St. Johann and drive a few kilometres uphill to a large car park; there are inns at the entrance. In 2025 the season ran from early May to the end of October; check the current times before you go.
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- St. Johann im Pongau, Austria
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- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 47.3120, 13.1920
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- Wohnmobilstellplatz Alter JagdhofMotorhome stopover16 km from Liechtensteinklamm · 10 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowed
- Ennspark coworking StellplatzMotorhome stopover18 km from LiechtensteinklammMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Wohnmobilstellplatz KellerbauerMotorhome stopover19 km from LiechtensteinklammMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Nationalpark Camping AndrelwirtCampsite21 km from LiechtensteinklammTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Liechtensteinklamm?
Liechtensteinklamm is in St. Johann im Pongau, Austria, at GPS 47.3120, 13.1920. It is about 22 km from Radstadt.
Can you camp near Liechtensteinklamm?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Sonnenterrassen Camping St. Veit, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 16 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Liechtensteinklamm?
Liechtensteinklamm is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Salzach valley: ice caves, gorges and Kaprun’s dams.
What is there to see near Liechtensteinklamm?
Places worth a stop nearby: Hohenwerfen Castle (19 km), Eisriesenwelt (21 km), Königssee (31 km) and Gosausee (34 km).
When is the best time to visit Liechtensteinklamm?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)