Visitor information

Equipment

We recommend hiking shoes (partly wet passages on the wooden footbridges) and clothing adjusted for the season. It can be very cool in the gorge. After rainy days and in autumn, take weatherproof and warmer clothing/jacket with you (at some places it can drip very heavily from the rocks onto the walkways).

Physical exertion & time required

Surefootedness is required for a hike through the gorge. We do not advise people who are not sure-footed to visit the Raggaschlucht. The way back through the forest is a bit steep in the last third. Total walking time (circular route) is about 1.5 hours. The gorge is only accessible in one direction (from the bottom to the top) - one-way regulation. There are no alternative routes directly on the boardwalks.

Weather

In case of bad weather (rain), please check before arrival if Raggaschlucht is open. (Raggaschlucht Cash Desk +43 4785 333 or Tourist Office Flattach +43 4785 615 . During the opening hours, in exceptional cases or due to extreme weather conditions (e.g. thunderstorms, storms), the gorge may be closed at any time for safety reasons. Safety has the highest priority.

Dogs

Dogs are not recommended but generally allowed (must be kept on a lead!). Please note, however, that the ascent of more than 200 m of altitude is continuously on wooden walkways. The wooden walkways can be wet and slippery. All this can be a great effort for your dog and possibly lead to injuries. In the gorge, sometimes the background noise is very loud for dogs.

Children

Children must be sure-footed and be specially supervised during the hike. It is not recommended to take small children with you. Walking with prams is not possible.

Other

Outside the official opening hours and in winter, Raggaschlucht is closed for safety reasons! In the high season a visit during off-peak hours (11.00 am to 02.00 pm) is recommended.

Winter closure

Please note that gorge Raggaschlucht is not accessible during winter months due to the winter closure. This closure is in effect until rock clearance and restoration work is completed. The gorge will reopen in the beginning/mid-May.

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