Slot Canyon Atlas

AtlasAustria - Salzburg

Strubklamm

verified 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

ManagerLand Salzburg
PermitNo permit required.
Distance0.9
Elevation~328 ft change
Time4 hr (1 hr approach, 3 hr descent)
TechnicalLimestone 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.
SeasonJun-Sep
Flood riskModerate. Short alpine catchment, fills quickly on summer storms. Watch the upper Tennengau watershed forecast.
Vehicle access2WD, optional 4.7 km shuttle
CrowdModerate
Coordinates47.7705, 13.1915

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