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Gerbach: Canyon Start
2026-06-27: As Roli already mentioned, everything is fine. Only one chain anchor was no longer easily accessible due to reduced overhang and was re-drilled on the other side. In addition, an anchor for a removabl...
2026-06-26: As beautiful as ever; a few minor changes throughout the book, but all pages are in excellent condition.
2026-06-21: Everything's fine; it has a nice grip.
Comment: (cwiki_1)
Approach: Directly at the bridge you can already see the water level of the Gerbach, which flows into the Ackersbach above the bridge. From the bridge, follow the forest road on foot for about 100m up to the third left fork (the first two lead to the forester's lodge). If you walk past the third junction, you will see a yellow hiking sign with the inscription "Voglau/Postalm" (old Postalm road), where an inconspicuous path leads up to the forest road (Karrenweg Hochzinkenalmen). Follow this first in open terrain, then through the forest up to the steep rock face and bridge over the Gerbach at 1080m. Tip: after approx. 30 minutes uphill, you could also descend/enter the canyon on the left (directly before the 30m cascade) (= approx. 1h time saving).
Tour: The Gerbach is a secluded and therefore rarely visited, beautiful, and rewarding canyon. The only drawback is a few log barriers, though these have become less common in recent years. Anyone interested in this fascinating, narrow, and vertical canyon should definitely check the weather and water level, and be sure to bring an emergency drilling kit. As mentioned earlier regarding the access, you can start the canyon from the very top at the small bridge over the Gerbach or from further down (visible wildlife trail to the left before the rock face). Right at the start (bridge entry), you’ll encounter the first 10-meter rappel point in the narrow section of the gorge. This is followed by small steps that can be downclimbed, rappelled down, or slid down. After that comes the first high 20-meter rappel point (chain anchor far to the left). This is followed by several more short abseil sections and downclimbs in open terrain. After a 10-meter abseil section on the right and a few large rocks, you can exit the canyon to the left onto the forest trail (the only option!). A short downclimb follows until you reach the beautiful 30-meter cascade and the deeply incised section of the gorge. The cascade can be rappelled in one go from a chain anchor, or you can split it into two sections (10 m + 20 m). After this rappel, the route remains narrow and continuous. There are approximately 20 rappels to follow, up to a maximum of 20 meters, using 10mm stainless steel anchors and chain anchors (the anchors are not always immediately visible!). Jumps should be carefully considered. Between the abseil sections, there are several—mostly very slippery—tree snags that must be climbed over or downclimbed. Toward the end of the route, there is another beautiful 20-meter (right) abseil section with a rock hole. After that, there’s a fairly flat, slippery section with two (three) short rappelling points before you reach your bikes again at about 800m (small old wooden footbridge).

Gerbach: Parking Entry and Exit
2026-06-27: As Roli already mentioned, everything is fine. Only one chain anchor was no longer easily accessible due to reduced overhang and was re-drilled on the other side. In addition, an anchor for a removabl...
2026-06-26: As beautiful as ever; a few minor changes throughout the book, but all pages are in excellent condition.
2026-06-21: Everything's fine; it has a nice grip.
Comment: Parken direkt am großen Schotterplatz möglich. (cwiki)
Access: From Salzburg South, take the A10 to the Golling exit. Then continue on the B102 (Lammertalstraße) toward Abtenau. When you reach “Voglauerhof,” turn left over the Lammer Bridge and then immediately left again, passing the Ascherbad Inn. Follow the mountain road to the large hiking parking lot near Pichl (N47°36´03.00 E13°17´55.00). Park your car here and switch to your bike. By bike, follow the wide (mostly flat) forest road for about 6 km (approx. 20–25 min) toward Postalm until you reach the bridge over the Ackersbach (also a canyoning route). Park your bike here. Alternative route to the mountain: Drive up the toll road to the Postalm (€14, 2026) to coordinates 47°38'36.1" - 13°25'22.9". Park your car here and switch to your bike. From the parking lot at the barrier, follow the forest road marked with the hiking sign “Voglau bei Abtenau 3 1/2h”; past the alpine pastures and along the Lienbach, the wide forest road leads about 4 km downhill. Here, cross the Zinkenbach (also a canyoning route), and after another 3 km, you’ll reach the bridge over the Ackersbach. Park your bike here.
Return: (with bike) From the bridge (Ackersbach junction), follow the forest road by bike back down to the parking lot in Pichl.

Gerbach: Parking Entry and Exit1
2026-06-27: As Roli already mentioned, everything is fine. Only one chain anchor was no longer easily accessible due to reduced overhang and was re-drilled on the other side. In addition, an anchor for a removabl...
2026-06-26: As beautiful as ever; a few minor changes throughout the book, but all pages are in excellent condition.
2026-06-21: Everything's fine; it has a nice grip.
Comment: Parkplatz in der Voglau bei Abtenau (cwiki)
Access: From Salzburg South, take the A10 to the Golling exit. Then continue on the B102 (Lammertalstraße) toward Abtenau. When you reach “Voglauerhof,” turn left over the Lammer Bridge and then immediately left again, passing the Ascherbad Inn. Follow the mountain road to the large hiking parking lot near Pichl (N47°36´03.00 E13°17´55.00). Park your car here and switch to your bike. By bike, follow the wide (mostly flat) forest road for about 6 km (approx. 20–25 min) toward Postalm until you reach the bridge over the Ackersbach (also a canyoning route). Park your bike here. Alternative route to the mountain: Drive up the toll road to the Postalm (€14, 2026) to coordinates 47°38'36.1" - 13°25'22.9". Park your car here and switch to your bike. From the parking lot at the barrier, follow the forest road marked with the hiking sign “Voglau bei Abtenau 3 1/2h”; past the alpine pastures and along the Lienbach, the wide forest road leads about 4 km downhill. Here, cross the Zinkenbach (also a canyoning route), and after another 3 km, you’ll reach the bridge over the Ackersbach. Park your bike here.
Return: (with bike) From the bridge (Ackersbach junction), follow the forest road by bike back down to the parking lot in Pichl.

Gerbach: Canyon End
Comment: (cwiki_1)
Return: (with bike) From the bridge (Ackersbach junction), follow the forest road by bike back down to the parking lot in Pichl.

Kargraben: Parking Entry and Exit
2026-06-27: All anchors are secure; conditions are perfect
2026-05-01: All stands top! (The Kargraben entry by Chr.B. refers to the lower part, which is then called Rothmannbach due to a tributary (see map), some pools jumpable, still a bit fresh due to some meltwater bu...
2025-06-30: Individual anchors in gradually precarious condition. 3mm Neo was sufficient
Access: From Salzburg Süd drive in the direction of Berchtesgaden. In the village of Marktschellenberg, follow the signs to Ettenberg for 4 km. Here begins the mountain road which also leads to the Hochthron via ferrata. After a few serpentine bends, you will pass a group of houses. Then the road leads slightly downhill to a single house on the right "Roßboden 4". Here there are only small parking spaces next to the hiking sign.
Return: 1st possibility (20min) Recommendation: Exit the canyon approx. 100m before a prominent 2nd tributary (at a large rock with a cairn) at approx. 620m to the right. Here through the short steep grassy area up to a well-trodden path, which leads relatively easily and quickly up to the forest road. Follow this forest road to the right (past the hunting lodge) up a short and steep climb to the parking lot. 2nd possibility (30min): Get off at the bridge at 580m and follow the forest road right to the signposts. Follow the forest road uphill towards Ettenberg to the parking lot. 3rd possibility: Walk the lower part of the "Rothmannbach" (see description Rothmannbach) which exits at the Königseeache.

Kargraben: Canyon Start
2026-06-27: All anchors are secure; conditions are perfect
2026-05-01: All stands top! (The Kargraben entry by Chr.B. refers to the lower part, which is then called Rothmannbach due to a tributary (see map), some pools jumpable, still a bit fresh due to some meltwater bu...
2025-06-30: Individual anchors in gradually precarious condition. 3mm Neo was sufficient
Approach: Behind the house, walk slightly downhill across the meadow towards the forest (do not follow the hiking signs!). At the exit of the meadow, a small path branches off to the left into the forest. Follow the path initially without any difference in altitude. Afterwards, the now poorly recognizable path leads left uphill to the edge of the forest. Once you reach the edge of the forest, you can already see some cascades from the stream. From here, follow an old, partly steep path alongside the canyon. The path is not always easy to see through the tall grass, but with a little sense of direction this should not be a problem. After several tributary crossings and a short climb at the end, you are almost in the stream at 860m (easy entry at 860m).
Tour: The tour begins at 850m with beautiful small pools and a sloping rock slab where a bolt is left. This is followed by a short walking and climbing passage. From the next 10m step it becomes more continuous. This is followed by several beautiful (max. 20m) abseils, some of which can also be downclimbed. You should be careful with the small slides and possible jumps, as the pools are often covered in gravel. The abseiling points in the canyon are usually no higher than 10m. However, individual narrow sections can be quite unpleasant at higher water levels. In the lower flat and open section of the gorge (after the 1st inflow from the right) there are longer walking and downclimbs interrupted by a few small steps/abseils. An unpleasant narrow cascade in the water can be bypassed on the right by rappelling from a tree (sling). Before another striking 2nd tributary on the right, you have the option of exiting the canyon (see exit) or following the stream to the bridge/forest road at 580m.

Kargraben: Alternative Canyon End
2026-06-27: All anchors are secure; conditions are perfect
2026-05-01: All stands top! (The Kargraben entry by Chr.B. refers to the lower part, which is then called Rothmannbach due to a tributary (see map), some pools jumpable, still a bit fresh due to some meltwater bu...
2025-06-30: Individual anchors in gradually precarious condition. 3mm Neo was sufficient
Comment: Ausstieg bei Zufluss
Return: 1st possibility (20min) Recommendation: Exit the canyon approx. 100m before a prominent 2nd tributary (at a large rock with a cairn) at approx. 620m to the right. Here through the short steep grassy area up to a well-trodden path, which leads relatively easily and quickly up to the forest road. Follow this forest road to the right (past the hunting lodge) up a short and steep climb to the parking lot. 2nd possibility (30min): Get off at the bridge at 580m and follow the forest road right to the signposts. Follow the forest road uphill towards Ettenberg to the parking lot. 3rd possibility: Walk the lower part of the "Rothmannbach" (see description Rothmannbach) which exits at the Königseeache.

Kargraben: Canyon End
Comment: Ausstieg bei Brücke
Return: 1st possibility (20min) Recommendation: Exit the canyon approx. 100m before a prominent 2nd tributary (at a large rock with a cairn) at approx. 620m to the right. Here through the short steep grassy area up to a well-trodden path, which leads relatively easily and quickly up to the forest road. Follow this forest road to the right (past the hunting lodge) up a short and steep climb to the parking lot. 2nd possibility (30min): Get off at the bridge at 580m and follow the forest road right to the signposts. Follow the forest road uphill towards Ettenberg to the parking lot. 3rd possibility: Walk the lower part of the "Rothmannbach" (see description Rothmannbach) which exits at the Königseeache.

Zinkenbach (Abtenau): Canyon Start
2026-06-26: A beautiful, cool hike. The old Postalm Road from Zinkenbach toward Postalm is closed until August 11.
2025-05-01: Mc.left to the possible 5m jump point (step no.2) set up + new Mc. right in the middle section, water level currently still a little high and very cold, otherwise everything is great
2025-04-26: Very challenging canyon at higher water levels, beware of tree trunks and branches in pools
Comment: Einstieg (ACA)
Approach: (45min by bike + 15min on foot) Valley access: You ride your bike (next to the Aubach) on the wide forest road for approx. 45min (7.8km) towards the Postalm. The forest road is rather flat at the beginning (approx. 5km) and becomes steeper before the bridge over the Ackersbach. From the Ackersbach bridge it is approx. 3km to the bridge over the Zinkenbach (981m WGS 84. 47°38'06" N 13°12'31 "E). For the exit/return route, it is advisable to park your bike a few 100m beforehand at a wood storage area with a fork in the forest road (signs prohibiting bicycles).47.631770,13.371702 Here you can immediately turn left on foot and follow the forest road with the driving ban. After a short hike you come to a suitable place (gravel gully) where you descend into the Zinkenbach. Entry at approx. 1000m. Alternative mountain access (15min bike + 15min on foot): By bike, at the parking lot/barrier, follow the forest road with the hiking sign "Voglau bei Abtenau 3 1/2h", past the alpine pastures and next to the Lienbach, the wide forest road leads slightly downhill for approx. 4km to the bridge that crosses the Zinkenbach (sign "Zinkenbachklamm 981m WGS 84". 47°38'06" N, 13°12'31" E). Once at the bridge, park your bike. Then you can walk (orographic right) briefly and steeply through the forest up to the other forest road. Follow this road to the right until you reach a visible small chute where you descend into the Zinkenbach stream. Entry at approx. 1000m.
Tour: The remote, short, canyon is best reached by bike (recommendation - free access to the valley by bike! ). Directly at the Zinkenbach bridge, you can already see the narrow gap in the middle section. This narrowness is characteristic of the whole tour. The difficulty in the canyon is not in rappelling the short steps (5-10m), but in moving along the mostly narrow and slippery sections. As the canyon can change considerably after high water (blockages, gravel, damaged anchors) and the canyon is rarely used, the emergency drill set should not be forgotten under any circumstances. During our inspection (June 2021), all of the stands had been repaired. Without major blockages, the tour is really worthwhile. A beautiful, not too deep but narrow lime canyon with beautiful small pools and abseiling points awaits the hiker. There is usually enough time by bike to take the short and nearby Ackersbach (approx. 3 km down the valley) (additional time required approx. 2 hours).

Zinkenbach (Abtenau): Parking at Entry
2026-06-26: A beautiful, cool hike. The old Postalm Road from Zinkenbach toward Postalm is closed until August 11.
2025-05-01: Mc.left to the possible 5m jump point (step no.2) set up + new Mc. right in the middle section, water level currently still a little high and very cold, otherwise everything is great
2025-04-26: Very challenging canyon at higher water levels, beware of tree trunks and branches in pools
Comment: Bergzugang: Parken direkt am großen Schotterplatz möglich.
Access: Valley access: From Salzburg Süd via the A10 to the Golling exit. Then continue on the B102 (Lammertalstraße) towards Abtenau. At "Voglauerhof", turn left over the Lammer bridge and then immediately left again. Follow the mountain road to the large parking lot at Pichl (47°36'03.00 N, 13°17'55.00 E) where you can park your car. Alternative mountain access (50min): After the Lammer bridge, turn right past the Voglauer furniture factory. Follow the mountain road in the direction of Wegscheid/Postalm. At the automatic toll booth €11,- (from 16.30 -50%) is due for cars. Then follow the mountain road over the Lienbachsattel and a little further on until you see a large gravel area with a no-driving sign and barriers on the left-hand side (47°.642925 N, 13°.421369 E). There are two small lay-bys on the right-hand side (approx. 50m) where you can park your car.
Return: (15min walk + 15min bike) After the last abseiling point, follow the stream for approx. 50m until you reach a (mostly dry) tributary on the right. Climb up briefly and steeply to the forest road (bike).

Zinkenbach (Abtenau): Parking Entry and Exit
2026-06-26: A beautiful, cool hike. The old Postalm Road from Zinkenbach toward Postalm is closed until August 11.
2025-05-01: Mc.left to the possible 5m jump point (step no.2) set up + new Mc. right in the middle section, water level currently still a little high and very cold, otherwise everything is great
2025-04-26: Very challenging canyon at higher water levels, beware of tree trunks and branches in pools
Comment: Talzugang: Parkplatz Pichl in der Voglau bei Abtenau
Access: Valley access: From Salzburg Süd via the A10 to the Golling exit. Then continue on the B102 (Lammertalstraße) towards Abtenau. At "Voglauerhof", turn left over the Lammer bridge and then immediately left again. Follow the mountain road to the large parking lot at Pichl (47°36'03.00 N, 13°17'55.00 E) where you can park your car. Alternative mountain access (50min): After the Lammer bridge, turn right past the Voglauer furniture factory. Follow the mountain road in the direction of Wegscheid/Postalm. At the automatic toll booth €11,- (from 16.30 -50%) is due for cars. Then follow the mountain road over the Lienbachsattel and a little further on until you see a large gravel area with a no-driving sign and barriers on the left-hand side (47°.642925 N, 13°.421369 E). There are two small lay-bys on the right-hand side (approx. 50m) where you can park your car.
Return: (15min walk + 15min bike) After the last abseiling point, follow the stream for approx. 50m until you reach a (mostly dry) tributary on the right. Climb up briefly and steeply to the forest road (bike).

Zinkenbach (Abtenau): Canyon End
Comment: Ausstieg aus dem Zinkenbach (ACA)
Return: (15min walk + 15min bike) After the last abseiling point, follow the stream for approx. 50m until you reach a (mostly dry) tributary on the right. Climb up briefly and steeply to the forest road (bike).