Wolfsklamm - Stans

Eva_S

The most beautiful gorge I went to on holiday in this area of Austria. Definitely worth its price of €6! You have to get through the "ugly" phase in the beginning with trees blocking the view, but after that it gets more beautiful with each step. The walk back is mostly downhill but a bit boring (45-60 minutes). In the village there are some shortcuts to get back to the parking lot quicker.

Jesse H.

Wow, this is an incredible trail! The hike cuts through a gorge carved out by a river with wooden walkways built along the walls. The trail then goes up to a beautiful old monastery that has a cafe. The apple strudel with ice cream and raspberry soda was a delightful treat with an amazing view. Just take the S4 train about 30 min to Stans b. Schwaz Bahnhst. It's then about a 2-3 hour roundtrip hike. The gorge trail does have a fee of 6€ and only about half the hike is through the gorge. But the whole hike is scenic and I thought was totally worth it. To be honest, the pictures of the gorge really can't do it justice and must simply be experienced.

It is a moderate to difficult hike. I saw some families with babies and toddlers struggling a bit. Not sure it's that kind of hike. Also it can be a little confusing to follow the trail once you get out of the gorge. There are basically two options: either the lower route back to Stans village or the upper route to the monastery and then to Stans through another trail. The girl at the ticket booth recommended the upper route. There are some signs to follow but the monastery route is right and up a gravel service road. There are also some church stations of the cross along the road up to the two old chapels. There's also a cool old covered wooden bridge spanning a canyon to get get to the monastery.

Getting back to Stans is also a little confusing but just follow the signs for Maria Tax and Stans. At first it follows the gravel road but then the Maria Tax trail cuts down off the road becoming a hiking trail through the forest again. At one point it crosses another gravel road down past another chapel.

Overall a fun and beautiful half-day hiking trip from Innsbruck!

Michael S.

It's a great walk along side a gully that has water gushing down, there are prepared walkways and plenty of memories to capture. A beautiful Austrian restaurant awaits you at the top, allow a comfortable 1.5 hours to ascent from the carpark. 6 Euros parking and 6 Euros for the walk/climb.

Andras D.

Takes 45-60 minutes to reach the top, medium difficulty, uphill is one-way alongside a gorgeous creek, many waterfalls, white crystal clear water, well kept and managed, there are comfortable toilets right after the entrance gate. Access fee is 6 euro per adult, seems too much but worth it. Twe went up to Benediktinerkloster St. Georgenberg and had a good meal then came down on an akternate road which took 90 minutes, it is a dirt road but quite steep at place and demanding on the legs.

Héloïse C.

This place is very beautiful. It is a bit pricey but it is understandable since the stairs and bridges need to be taken care of.
It is worth noting that it is a hike (our 3 year old made it, but barely), and it’s a round way, you cannot turn back once you’ve started.
But otherwise I recommend it highly! You will not be disappointed by the gorgeous (and scary!!!) waterfalls and by the river 🤩

Kirsty A.

Fun hike through the gorge, took about 2 hours in total including the return down a separate track through the forest. Can be a bit slippery on the wooden walkways when wet. It is well worth taking the extra time to climb up to the monastery, where you will be rewarded with a lovely restaurant serving simple and delicious food.

Tori P.

Amazing hike up. Terrible hike down. I want so badly to rate this hike 5 stars but I just couldn’t. This hike was much harder than expected but the view did make it worth it on the way up. However, you hike down a different way (you cannot hike out the way you came for safely reasons) and the loop down was along a dusty road with huge biting flys that left welts the size of golf balls, BRING BUG SPRAY!! At the top inside the monastery is a restaurant with delicious German/Austrian food options and cold beer which is much needed before hiking back down.

Anders M. T.

Beautiful and different kind of hike as you’re mainly walking by the river and taking a lot of stairs.
Be aware that you have to pay, not expensive though.