Bärenschützklamm & Hochlantsch Hike

Date: 
Fri, 2025-10-24 07:30 - 17:30

It is one of Austria’s most famous rocky ravines and was declared a natural monument in 1978. The rough terrain alongside the roaring waterfalls offers a unique and impressive scenery. As you ascend through the ravine, you will get a feeling for the raw power of the water that has been digging through solid rock for centuries.

After conquering the Bärenschützklamm, we will stop for a short break and a snack. Well rested and ready for action we will start our descent to the train station. BUT WAIT! For those of you who are still motivated and fit enough to take on a further challenge, there will be the possibility to hike up the Hochlantsch. With its astounding height of 1.720m, the Hochlantsch is the highest peak in the area of Graz. If you opt for this you will eventually have to take a later train back to the city.

WHEN: Friday 24th of October
MEETING POINT: 07:30 a.m. in front of the main train station in Graz
APPROXIMATE RETURN TO GRAZ: 5.30 p.m.
SIGN UP/REGISTRATION: https://esn.htugraz.at/signupesnevent/C045F7F229623853A2F13B1949673CB9
PRICE: 6€ with an ESNcard, 9€ without an ESNcard. Payment is done at the event

What's included:
Entrance at Bärenschützklamm

The train tickets are not included, so please get them on your own. We'll take the train at 8:05 from Graz. The train back depends on how fast we are.

Further information:
Please bring suitable hiking equipment, at least suitable (good) footwear, appropriate clothing, a raincoat, snacks (enough water!), cash (there are two cabins on the way).
If the weather is bad (rain), the hiking trip won’t take place!

The signup will start on Sunday, 19th of October.

Please note:
This is a proper hike (~13km), NOT A WALK!
If you are wearing sandals or something unsuitable for a hike we cannot take you with us, due to safety reasons.

Here are the planned routes for the hike:
Bärenschützklamm: https://www.bergfex.at/sommer/steiermark/touren/wanderung/4565,baerensch...
Distance: 13km
Ascent: 700m
Duration: 5h

Bärenschützklamm + Hochlantsch: https://www.bergfex.at/sommer/steiermark/touren/wanderung/3420,mixnitz--...
Distance: 18km
Ascent: 1.300m
Duration: 7h