Arrival by public transport
www.vvt.at, Bus 610
Rushing gorge water as a means of transportation: countless logs were regularly transported down the Kaiserklamm gorge into the valley by floating. The last drifting took place in 1966 - but the traces can still be seen in the Kaiserklamm today.
A short and easy tour through the Kaiserklamm gorge, on which you should take all the more time to visualize the former wood drift.
If necessary, climbing belts and safety harnesses for children can be hired at Gasthof Kaiserhaus in Brandenberg or at Sport Ossi in Kramsach.
Up until 1966, the river that formed the gorge was used to log wood down the valley. This is also the reason for the walkways specially cut out of the rock, that still exist and are accessible today. For centuries, the very special spectacle of the logging wood, which once even attracted emperors and statesmen as spectators, took place dozens of times a year in Brandenberg.
The "Triftsteig" trail begins a few hundred metres below the Kaiserhaus. The trail leads for about 1 km through the Kaiser Gorge. The gorge is steeped in history, several bridges and rock archways and tunnels make the trail all the more interesting. Observe the power of the water and immerse yourself in the history of wood logging in Brandenberg. At the end of the gorge, you can hike back leisurely out the valley on the forest path to the starting point.
When walking the Kaiser Gorge circular tour take a break at the delightful Kaiserhaus. Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife Sissi spent the night in this idyllically situated traditional inn. Enjoy a bite to eat and something to drink in their sunny garden. The kids will be enjoying themselves in the large playground with a low ropes course and more.
Be sure to try the original Brandenberger Prügeltorte!
www.vvt.at, Bus 610
Kaiserhaus
Kaiserklamm Rundtour
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