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The Ironsmith from Oberarl nearby St. Johann did a deal with the devil! He promised him his crippled daughter if the devil would bring him the hot healing wells from Gastein to the front of his house. The deal was that the devil had to finish his work before the rooster croaked the first time in the morning. The devil agreed to the pact and began his work in the darkest of night.
The ironsmith's wife who was known as a weary witch heard of the deal with the devil. Without hesitation she decided to stop the greed of her husband and grabbed the rooster. She stuck his head into a fountain, and the rooster croaked before dawn. The devil already on his way to the ironsmith's house heard the croak of the rooster and realised that it was too late to accomplish his deed.
Full of anger and hate about his failure he smashed the hot wells into the canyon so that no human being could ever use the hot wells again. And still until today it is impossible to get the hot water out of the canyon.
Written Nov 8, 2003
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In the end of the path there's a "reward", this beautiful waterfall :)
"When at noon the sunlight shines in-between the rock walls, the fine drizzle from the fall lightens up and offers the visitors a beautiful picture in rainbow colours."
Look at the pic, this was the point where my mom said "oh no, I'm not going THERE" ;) But she did, and it was worth it.
It seems that after our visit to Liechtensteinklamm the path has been made to go through a tunnel as well...
Written Nov 8, 2003
There are only wooden footpaths and bridges in the Canyon. Only the supporting beams are made of steel because of security reasons. To stay in harmony with nature everything else is made of wood.
All the structures in the Canyon underlie very high security checks. Every day a responsible person walks into the Canyon and looks for visible damages. And every spring and throughout the whole season geologists check out the structure.
Every year a huge amount of lumber has to be renewed. For railings, beams and boards only domestic lumber is used- mostly pine and larch.
Updated Nov 8, 2003
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It took thousands of years until the roaring waterfalls and the current of the river cut themselves into the ground. In some parts of the canyon the rock walls stand up 300m (900 feet ) tall and sometimes so narrow, that the visitor can only catch a small glimpse of the sky. An overwhelming sight for nature lovers.
Until today about seven million people from all over the world have visited the Liechtensteinklamm.
Written Nov 8, 2003
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"The roaring waters of the falls, the moss covered stones in the deep green and rainbows, which come to life in the drizzle through the sun rays create the legendary atmosphere of the Liechtensteinklamm."
How does that sound like?
The Liechtensteinklamm is not only the most beautiful, but also one of the longest and deepest gorges in the Alps.
Up to 3000 m (9000 feet) high were the glaciers of the last ice age and they covered mountains and valleys. As the climate changed, the ancient force of the glaciers moulded huge cliffs and ridges into the main and side valleys. The tremendous current from the waters of the Großarl river were fighting against the rocks for thousands of years and cut a 300 m (900feet) high Canyon into the ground - The Liechtensteinklamm.
After numerous efforts to develop the Liechtensteinklamm, a handful of Pongauer (county of the Salzburg state) mountain rangers finally opened parts of the Canyon in 1875. As time went on they ran out of money. In their hopeless situation they asked Fürst Johann II von Liechtenstein for help. The Prince had a hunting ground nearby in the valley of Großarl With his donation of 600 Guilders this project could finally be finished in 1876. And a name was found for the most outstanding Canyon in the Austrian Alps. The Liechtensteinklamm.
Written Nov 8, 2003
Address: St.Johann im Pongau
Website: http://www.liechtensteinklamm.at/english/klamm.htm?lang=English
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Liechtensteinklamm
Klamm is german for gorge. A little river has formed this gorge since ages and ages. You walk over bridges made of wood above the little river.
Don't underestimate the power of this water.
Opening Hours
10. May to 14. September daily from 8 am to 6 pm,
15. September to the End of October daily from 9 am to 4 pm.
Clothing
Hiking boots and warm clothing are recommended It can and will get very cold in the canyon.
Updated Aug 7, 2003
Address: St. Johann im Pinzgau
Phone: +43 (0) 6412 / 6036
Website: http://www.liechtensteinklamm.at
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We chanced into 4-star Hotel Bruckenwirt and had the boiled beef (served at the table) and went for a 20-minute baked chicken leg, which was out of this world. The boiled beef was delicious and the chef did a great job. We hypotheses that Kaiser Franz Joseph may have lost his grinders & molars when boiled beef was the rage.
Favorite Dish: Boiled beef and baked chicken
Written Dec 1, 2008
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