Bärenschützklamm

The hike through the Bärenschützklamm starts in Mixnitz. Visitor parking and bus parking (Mixnitz train station) are available. From the village of Mixnitz, it's about a 1.5-hour walk to the official gorge entrance (ticket booth). After that, the Bärenschützklamm begins with its spectacular footbridges, ladders, and passages through the rocks. Stair length: 1.4 km Altitude difference: approx. 700 m (from Bräunermühle to GH Guter Hirte) with 168 bridges and ladders The gorge is very demanding, so it is not possible to traverse it with dogs and small children. There are several hiking variations for the Bärenschützklamm: through the Bärenschützklamm up to "Zum guten Hirten" and down the Prügelweg back to the Mixnitz parking lot (approx. 4.5 hours) through the Bärenschützklamm, up to Schüsserlbrunn, back to "Zum guten Hirten" and via the Prügelweg back to the Mixnitz parking lot (approx. 6 hours) through the Bärenschützklamm to Teichalm: up the Bärenschützklamm to "Zum Guten Hirten" and along the Mixnitzbach to Teichalm, the same way back to the Mixnitz parking lot or pick-up from Teichalm or by taxi back to Mixnitz. (approx. 4 hours without return journey) From Hochlantsch down to Breitenau: Ascent via the Bärenschützklamm to the "Steirischer Jockl" (or even up to the Hochlantsch summit) and then the descent down to Breitenau (approx. 6 or 7 hours) Attention: The Bärenschützklamm is open daily during regular operation from May 1st to October 31st. In case of heavy rain, storm, hail, or thunderstorms, a temporary closure for safety reasons is possible. During the winter months, the gorge is closed, entry is forbidden and life-threatening! Take the opportunity and travel by public transport. Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark (shared taxi) stop number: BM3516 Mixnitz - Bärenschützklamm, booking hotline +43 50 36 37 38 or www.oststeiermark.at/sam, RegioBusse and trains at www.verbundlinie.at "Bärli-Express" Shuttle to the starting point of the Bärenschützklamm The Bärli-Express takes visitors to the starting point of the hiking tour during the Bärenschützklamm season. The shuttle runs from Thursday to Sunday every half hour: 08:30 to 12:30 13:30 to 18:00 ATTENTION: The Bärli-Express will take a break from June 25th to July 1st, 2026. Next trip from July 2nd. Fares: One-way trip: €3 Round trip: €5 Tickets are available directly from the shuttle on site. Reservations are not possible. From Monday to Wednesday, special trips can be booked for groups of 15 people or more. Contact: +43 650 86 68 668 Frequently asked questions:When is the Bärenschützklamm open?> The gorge is open daily from May 1st to October 31st in good weather from 08:00 to 16:00.How much does admission to the Bärenschützklamm cost?> For the maintenance of the gorge, a fee of €10.00 for adults, €8.00 for ÖAV members, and €6.00 for young people from 6 to 16 years is charged.> Payment can be made in cash or by card.> There are NO group prices.How far is the ticket booth at the gorge entrance?> From the parking lots in Mixnitz, it's about a 1.5-hour walk to the gorge entrance.> From the Premium parking lot at the Jausenstation Grassauer, it's only about an hour to the ticket booth.Where can I park?> In Mixnitz, three paid parking lots are available. Parking lots 1 and 2 are located directly in Mixnitz. The Premium parking lot offers 40 parking spaces and is located next to the Jausenstation Grassauer.> Only card payment is possible at all parking lots.> A full-day parking ticket costs €6.00 for parking lots 1 and 2 each, and €9.00 for the Premium parking lot.Are children and dogs allowed in the Bärenschützklamm?> Children are very welcome in the Bärenschützklamm, but it should be noted that the hike is demanding and can be dangerous for smaller children in some places. It is recommended to only go on the hike with children aged 7 and older.> Parents or accompanying persons are responsible!> Entering the gorge with dogs is NOT permitted.How long does the hike take?> Depending on which variant you choose, the total duration of the hike can be between 4.5 and 9 hours.> The path through the gorge itself takes about an hour.> Inform yourself about the weather conditions in advance. Bring enough provisions and water. Inform yourself about refreshment stops along the way in advance.

Opening hours & season

• 01.05.2026 – 31.10.2026daily08:00–16:00