Barenschtzklamm is a photograph by Ivan Slosar which was uploaded on January 3rd, 2014.
Barenschtzklamm
The Barenschtzklamm Gorge is one of Austria�s most beautiful water-bearing rocky gorges. A walk between the untamed waterfalls and craggy... more
by Ivan Slosar
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Barenschtzklamm
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The Barenschtzklamm Gorge is one of Austria�s most beautiful water-bearing rocky gorges. A walk between the untamed waterfalls and craggy cliffs is an impressive experience for any walker. The amazing strength of nature which hollows out the rock with its constant pounding is evident here.
The first uphill section was established in 1901 but has been renewed several times since then. The exciting ascent involves 164 wooden bridges and ladders along 1300 metres. This involves conquering 350 metres of altitude and, with the aid of illustrative wayside presentation boards, offers the opportunity to get to know about the exhilarating gorge�s fascinating vegetation.
As for its geological composition, the B�nsch�mm consists of limestone, dolomites and conglomerates that were formed around 400 million years ago and were subsequently pushed up with the Alps. The swirling waters of the Mixnitzbach stream have gradually eroded the limestone so that today the valley is dominated by sheer vertical walls rising up to 300 metres. In the middle section of the gorge, the Great Waterfall plunges down to the depth of nearly 50 metres. Broad-leaved lindens grow out of crevices; some plants have survived the last ice age, e.g. the Yellow Monkshood or the Styrian Pasque Flower with its blue hairy bell. Trail No. 745 through the B�nsch�mm gorge is also an informative nature trail on the flora and fauna of the area. The trail starts at the restaurant "Gasthof zur B�nsch�ear Mixnitz. After about an hour's ascent through a forest you will reach the entrance to the gorge. Previously, only experienced climbers were able to tackle the climb. In 1901, some members of the Graz Alpine Club erected a wooden path making the natural wonders of the gorge accessible to the wider public. It is worth noting though that climbing ladders for about one hour is fairly demanding, both with regard to fitness and to concentration. However, you are duly rewarded by the most wonderful natural surroundings and a restorative hearty meal at the "Gasthaus zum Guten Hirten" which you can reach within 20 minutes of leaving the gorge. Through forests and meadows, the "Pr�g" trail then leads back to the entrance of the B�nsch�mm.
The greatest respect must go to those who put themselves at risk whilst installing the trail through the B�nsch�mm gorge and to those who over the years have repaired and maintained it, particularly after repeated and often disastrous floods (the last one in 1997) to ensure the safety of the visitors.
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