Promising tour through the “Bärenschützklamm” starting from Mixnitz
The tour starts at the Jausenstation Grassauer which is also the general parking for tours to the Bärenschützklamm in Mixnitz. The route leads towards the “Bärenschützklamm” and then towards the Guter Hirte hut. Motiviated hikers can continue the tour towards the Steirischer Jokl, a typical styrian hut with an awesome panoramic sight. The descent is done via the Prügelweg, an old roman route where still the furrows can be seen in the stones.
Tour Description
| 00:00 | Parking at the parking lot Bärenschützklamm at Jausenstation Grassauer. |
| 00:01 | Follow the trail towards Bärenschützklamm. |
| 00:45 | Arrive at the entrance of the Bärenschützklamm. An entrance fee must be paid. Follow the trail through the gorge. |
| 00:50 | Enjoy the various waterfalls in the Bärenschützklamm. |
| 02:00 | Mount the steep trail using wooden ladders towards the exit of the Bärenschützklamm. |
| 02:20 | Well-deserved break at the Guter Hirte . |
| 03:30* | Optional: Follow the trail upwards to Steirischer Jokl. |
| 03:45* | Enjoy good coffee or other refreshments at Steirischer Jokl. |
| 05:15* | Descend via the same route towards Guter Hirte. |
| 05:40 | Follow the Prügelweg gravel road towards the entrance of the Bärenschützklamm. |
| 06:45 | At the entrance of Bärenschützklamm, go back on the same way towards the parking. |
| 07:15 | Relax and recap @ Jausenstation Grassauer (). |
* Optional: You can also directly descent back to the parking via the Prügelweg
At a glance
| Level | easy-moderate |
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General Tour Data
| Area: | Grazer Bergland, Styria, Austria | |
| Distance: | 12km | |
| Ascent: | 913m (2h 20min) | |
| Descent: | 913m (1h 50min) | |
| Highest Pt: | 1400m | |
| Lowest Pt: | 487m | |
| Duration: | 5h 00min (without breaks) 7h 15min (with breaks) |
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| Stop/Rest: | Steirischer Jokl (1398m) Guter Hirte (1209m) Jausenstation Grassauer (490m) |
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| Equipment: | Backpack with standard hiking equipment Hiking shoes with good grip in wet conditions Snacks and water Sun & Weather protection Camera |
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| O | Tour at outdooractive.com |
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