“Passerschluchtenweg” Path

At the upper reaches of the Passirio river, between S. Leonardo and Moso, an impressive path through the gorge was built in 2015.

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This is the starting point of the path in San Leonardo, near the sports ground.
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We take the path no. 1.
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The first of the grillage bridges which were built into the gorge.
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The path proceeds through the forest and the gorge.
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A comfortable section along the Passirio river above Gomion.
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Cairns at the river.
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Hikers along the Schluchtenweg path.
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Numerous little waterfalls cascade from the cliffs.
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Signpost to the Hinterbrugg-Hof farm, a rest point in the first part of the Schluchtenweg path.
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Again a little waterfall.
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Landscape at a quiet branch of the Passirio river.
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The Saldernbach stream feds the Passirio.
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We continue through the gorge.
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At some spots the Passiro river is really wild.
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View on the Stulles Waterfalls.
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Also the sections through the forest are really nice.
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The metal bridges of the Schluchtenweg path above the valley.
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The power of water plays a very important part in the Val Passiria valley. Starting at the sports ground of S. Leonardo, the path follows the marker no. 1. After about 1 km a bridge leads us to the southern side of the valley. Here the new arranged “Schluchtenweg” path starts. A complex construction of metal bridges and stairs overcomes the difficult sections in the gorge, which extends about 5 km up until Moso.

Approx. 340 metres in altitude have to be managed until we reach our destination, always with particular impressions of the forces of nature and even a view on the Stulles Waterfalls.

Please note: If you want to save the way back, you can also take the public bus back to San Leonardo.

Author: AT

If you want to do this hike, please take information about the current conditions on site!

Starting point: San Leonardo in Passiria, sports ground
Trail length: 6 km (each direction)
Signposts: 1, Passerschlucht, Moso
Altitude difference: 340 m
Altitude level: between 640 and 970 m a.s.l.
Walking time: about 2.5 hours (each direction)
Experienced in: July 2016

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