Strubklamm
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Ungraded
Moderate flood risk
Sankt Koloman, Salzburg
Short limestone slot in the Tennengau, four rappels and several slides, a regional Salzburg classic.
Wetsuit required, alpine water is cold. The Almbach has a public showcase section downstream (Almbachklamm gorge walk near Hallein); the canyoneering descent is the upper Strubklamm. Verify the lower exit is current before going.
Logistics
| Manager | Land Salzburg |
|---|---|
| Permit | No permit required. |
| Distance | 0.9 |
| Elevation | ~328 ft change |
| Time | 4 hr (1 hr approach, 3 hr descent) |
| Technical | Limestone slot near Sankt Koloman, also called the Almbach. 4 rappels, longest about 49 ft. Short technical descent with swims and slides. Ropewiki rates 2C II (v1a3 III). Swift water hazard. |
| Season | Jun-Sep |
| Flood risk | Moderate. Short alpine catchment, fills quickly on summer storms. Watch the upper Tennengau watershed forecast. |
| Vehicle access | 2WD, optional 4.7 km shuttle |
| Crowd | Moderate |
| Coordinates | 47.7705, 13.1915 |
Sources
- ropewiki: https://ropewiki.com/Strubklamm