The Galitzen Gorge with its Water Experience Trail is located in the Lienz Dolomites in East Tyrol
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Close to Leisach and Amlach, at about 700 m a.s.l., you can find the entrance of the Galitzen Gorge (Galitzenklamm). This impressive canyon was already opened up in the 19th century, when the visitors still had to admire the natural monument from little stairs and ladders. Today, however, you can comfortably glimpse into the canyon from trails stretching along the rock faces.
The core elements for visitors are the Water Trail, the Water Play Area and the tavern. The theme trail provides useful information on animals living in this area and the century-old history of the stunning gorge. Until 2022, also the Galitzenklamm Climbing Park could be found here, but unfortunately it had to be closed and permanently removed due to bark beetle infestation.
However, still today sporting visitors can try the six fixed rope routes leading through it gorge. They range from the very difficult Adrenaline Via Ferrata to the beautiful the Galitzen Gorge Via Ferrata, and the Family Via Ferrata, suitable for kids from 10 years.
Contact info
- Galitzen Gorge 3 - 9908 - Amlach
- +43 50 212 212 / +43 664 1567457
- info@osttirol.com
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
Galitzen Gorge (Water Experience Trail - Water Play Area):
€ 9.00 adults
€ 9.00 young people (15-18 years)
€ 8.00 groups (15 and more persons)
€ 8.00 children (6-14 years)
€ 7.00 school classes (6-13 years)
€ 6.00 children (4-5 years)
free for toddlers up to 3 years
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Galitzen Gorge (Water Experience Trail - Water Play Area - vie ferrate):
€ 11.50 adults
€ 11.50 young people (14-18 years)
€ 10.50 groups (15 and more persons)
€ 9.50 children (4-13 years)
free for toddlers up to 3 years
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family ticket (Water Experience Trail - Water Play Area - vie ferrate):
€ 29.00 two adults with one child
€ 38.00 two adults with two children
€ 7.50 each additional child of the family
More information
Galitzen Gorge Via Ferrata:
climbing time: 40 minutes
length of the via ferrata: 90 m
difficulty: C
walking time to the access: 5 minutes
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Family Via Ferrata:
climbing time: 45 minutes
length of the via ferrata: 200 m
difficulty: C
walking time to the access: 10 minutes
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Endorphin Via Ferrata:
climbing time: 1.5 hours
length of the via ferrata: 700 m
difficulty: C
walking time to the access: 5 minutes
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Dopamine Via Ferrata:
climbing time: 1.5 hours
length of the via ferrata: 410 m
difficulty: E
walking time to the access: 5 minutes
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Via Ferrata of the 24 High Mountain Infantry:
climbing time: 2 hours
length of the via ferrata: 650 m
difficulty: E
walking time to the access: 5 minutes
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Adrenaline Via Ferrata:
climbing time: 2.5 hours
length of the via ferrata: 580 m
difficulty: D/E
walking time to the access: 20 minutes
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The Galitzen Gorge (Water Trail, Water Play Area, and vie ferrate) is accessible every year from early May to the end of October. It remains closed in winter. Season start 2025 on the 1st of May.
The tavern stays open every day from May 15 to the 1st of October 2025, and serves warm dishes from 11.30 am to 7 pm: +43 664 2808 100, or j.galitzenklamm@gmail.com.
