{"id":7702,"date":"2026-06-21T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/?p=7702"},"modified":"2026-08-03T17:19:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T15:19:57","slug":"sigmund-thun-gorge-kaprun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/sigmund-thun-gorge-kaprun\/","title":{"rendered":"Sigmund-Thun Gorge in Kaprun \u2013 Hiking Through the Water Gorge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where the <strong>Kapruner Ache<\/strong> rushes down into the valley carrying glacial meltwater from the Hohe Tauern, it has carved a wild gorge over thousands of years: the <strong>Sigmund-Thun Gorge<\/strong>. Elaborately built wooden walkways and bridges lead right into the thundering natural spectacle \u2013 a refreshing excursion destination right next to Kaprun that offers welcome coolness, especially on warm summer days.<\/p>\n\n<aside class=\"zsk-facts\" aria-label=\"Sigmund-Thun-Klamm\"><p class=\"zsk-facts__head\"><span class=\"zsk-facts__kicker\">Good to know<\/span><span class=\"zsk-facts__name\">Sigmund-Thun-Klamm<\/span><\/p><dl class=\"zsk-facts__list\"><dt>Adults<\/dt><dd>\u20ac 8,50 (\u20ac 7,70 with a guest card)<\/dd><dt>Children<\/dt><dd>\u20ac 6,00 (6-15 years)<\/dd><dt>Family<\/dt><dd>\u20ac 20,00 (2 adults + children)<\/dd><dt>Opening hours<\/dt><dd>July-August 09:00-19:00 \u00b7 May, June, September 09:00-17:30 \u00b7 October to early November 09:00-15:30<\/dd><dt>Season<\/dt><dd>Roughly mid-May to early November. The walkways close for the winter \u2013 ice and avalanche risk.<\/dd><dt>Note<\/dt><dd>Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.<\/dd><\/dl><p class=\"zsk-facts__meta\">Prices checked 28 Aug 2026 &middot; Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klamm-kaprun.at\/en\/prices\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">klamm-kaprun.at<\/a><\/p><\/aside>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wooden Walkways Through the Gorge<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over a length of around 320 metres and more than 30 metres deep, the trail winds along the rock walls. Purpose-built wooden walkways and bridges lead over the foaming water; allow about 30 minutes of walking time to pass through. Everywhere the water roars, splashes and glistens \u2013 an experience for all the senses.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Gorge With History<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gorge was first opened to visitors back in 1893, based on plans by Nikolaus Ga\u00dfner, and named after the Salzburg provincial governor Sigmund Graf von Thun. After the walkways were abandoned in 1938, the wooden gorge trail was faithfully rebuilt in the early 1990s.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Klammsee Lake at the Upper End<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the upper exit of the gorge awaits the idyllic <strong>Klammsee<\/strong> reservoir lake. A relaxed circular trail, a Kneipp water-therapy facility, a playground and the inviting Klammseest\u00fcberl make this reservoir the perfect spot for a break \u2013 with views of the water and the surrounding mountains.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Experience for the Whole Family<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sigmund-Thun Gorge is a popular destination for families: children marvel at the power of the water, and the trail is easy to manage on foot. Because of the wooden steps, however, the gorge is not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Atmospheric Events<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In summer, special events transform the gorge into a magical setting: the <strong>Klammlichter<\/strong> (Gorge Lights) with atmospheric illumination, the <strong>Klammfr\u00fchst\u00fcck<\/strong> (Gorge Breakfast) in the morning, and the <strong>Sagenhafte Nacht des Wassers<\/strong> (Legendary Night of Water) let the gorge appear in a whole new light.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Your Visit<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Usually open from May to October.<\/li><li>Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear \u2013 the walkways can be damp.<\/li><li>Pack a light jacket even in high summer; it&#8217;s cool inside the gorge.<\/li><li>Reachable from Kaprun within minutes; a hiking trail leads directly to the entrance.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more excursion ideas on warm days, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/zell-am-see-summer-en\/\">summer travel guide for Zell am See<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>320 m long, over 30 m deep: the Sigmund-Thun-Klamm near Kaprun with wooden walkways, the Klammsee and a Kneipp facility \u2013 a refreshing family experience by the water.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7695,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_zsk_hscroll":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[250,249],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7702","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ausflugsziele-en","category-erlebnisse-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7702","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7702"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7702\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25998,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7702\/revisions\/25998"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7695"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7702"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7702"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7702"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}