Rabisch Gorge

We take the bus from Mallnitz or coming from Obervellach to the bus stop Lassach bei Obervellach Sonnseite. From there we walk through the village of Lassach, cross the Mallnitzbach, and keep left after the bridge. We continue walking with the creek to our left, past the power plant until we finally reach the starting point of the Rabisch Gorge. We now have the pleasure of hiking about 1.1 km uphill through the gorge, with some viewpoints, lots of nature, the sound of water, short footbridges and bridges offering further experiences in the Rabisch Gorge. After a much too short time, the hike is already over. We return to the road at the height of Hotel Alpengarten and follow it towards the train station or bus stop Dösental junction. Via the promenade path, you reach the center of the mountaineer village Mallnitz.

Good, sturdy footwear or hiking boots with a profiled sole and possibly hiking poles, food, drink, and a backpack.

Sturdy footwear and sure-footedness are required.

Motorway A10 – coming from Villach/Italy
Via the Spittal/Millstättersee junction to the Lendorf exit, then via B100 to the exit towards Mölltal, via B106 to Obervellach. Turn right at the Staber car dealership in Obervellach and continue about 3 km on B105 towards Mallnitz to Lassach.

Federal Road B106 – coming from Lienz
Via B107 to Winklern, there turn right onto B106, continue via B106 to Obervellach. Turn right at the Staber car dealership in Obervellach and continue about 3 km on B105 towards Mallnitz to Lassach.

Arrival by bus to the stop “Lassach bei Obervellach Sonnseite” - the starting point is a few minutes' walk from there. The bus stop is served several times daily by public buses on the Obervellach-Mallnitz line.

Arrival by train to Mallnitz-Obervellach station. From there, take the bus downhill to the stop "Lassach bei Obervellach Sonnseite" (the end point of the hike is about 450 m from Mallnitz-Obervellach station).

All bus and train timetables (ÖBB, Postbus and Carinthian lines) can be found at the Scotty-ÖBB schedule information.

There is no parking directly at the starting point of the Rabisch Gorge. Use the bus for arrival and park the car either in the municipality of Obervellach or in the municipality of Mallnitz or at the station in Mallnitz.

Tip: In combination with the Groppenstein Gorge, this route can be perfectly combined into an unforgettable day hike. Combination - HERE is the tour description. An entrance fee must be paid for the hike through the Groppenstein Gorge but is free with the Carinthia Card.

Food and drink options in the municipality of Mallnitz.

More information from the Hohe Tauern tourism region – the national park region at www.nationalpark-hohetauern.at or +4348242700

The hike can be extended with the Groppenstein Gorge below. Together, they form the longest gorge trail in Carinthia.