In Imst there’s one of the most beautiful gorges of Austria, and at the same time one of the most worthwhile biotopes of Tyrol
Image gallery: Rosengarten Gorge
The Rio Schinderbach thunders across the Rosengarten Gorge, in which for centuries a struggle between water and rocks has been taking place. It is one of the most worthwhile biotopes of Tyrol which is accessible along a secured path. Particularly for geologists it represents a real treasure chest, as it reflects millions of years of history of earth.
The access to this beautiful 2 km long gorge can be found near the St. John Church in the town centre of Imst. The Rosengarten Gorge is delimited by a 100 m high rock face and becomes more and more narrow: By walking on, you will reach the Blue Grotto, a little cavern in which already in Roman times people were searching for argentiferous stones. Then the path leads further on to the Hoch-Imst hiking area, from where you can hike back to Imst via the Weather Cross, or continue the tour with the Imster Bergbahnen lift facilities and the Alpine Coaster.
The circular walk through the Rosengarten Gorge (Rosengartenschlucht) takes about 3 hours - in winter, however, the canyon is not accessible for safety reasons. The path is not suitable for prams, but the tourist office offers child carrier bags against payment of a deposit.
Contact info
- Rosengartlweg road 5 - 6460 - Imst
- +43 5412 6910
- info@imst.at
Opening times
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Admission
free admission to the Rosengarten Gorge
guided geological and botanical round tour:
free with the HOLIDAY PASS
€ 30.00 per person without HOLIDAY PASS
guided round tour for groups:
€ 180.00 group (up to 20 persons)
€ 360.00 group (21 and more persons)
€ 540.00 group (41 and more persons)
More information
The guided geological and botanical round tours are offered from May to October every Monday from 2 pm to 5.30 pm, reservation needed by calling +43 5412 6910.
The Rosengarten Gorge is accessible every year from mid-April to the end of October resp. early November (onset of winter): The opening depends on the weather conditions, short-term changes or closures are possible. Season start 2024 on April 16, winter closure from November to April.
