Salzachöfen , sometimes translated as Salzachöfen Gorge , is a narrow gorge in the Northern Limestone Alps of Salzburg State , Austria . The gap is formed by the Salzach river as it cuts between the Hagen Mountains and Tennen Mountains . Lueg Pass provides a route along the Salzach above Salzachöfen. The terms Lueg Pass and Salzachöfen are sometimes used interchangeably to refer to the whole canyon.
4-727: The site is considered a Natural Monument of Austria. The Salzach river has its source in the Central Eastern Alps and flows easterly through a large valley before turning north towards the Berchtesgaden Alps . Here, the Salzach cuts a narrow valley between the Hagen Mountains to the west and the Tennen Mountains to the east and terminates with the deeply incised Salzachöfen. The gorge, at
8-748: Is a zipline that crosses the gorge during summer months. Whitewater kayaking is popular activity through the ravine although the waters can be treacherous and deadly. Adolf Anderle's descent of Salzachöfen in 1931 is considered the birth of whitewater kayaking. Natural Monument A natural monument is a natural or cultural feature of outstanding or unique value because of its inherent rarity, representative of aesthetic qualities, or cultural significance. They can be natural geological and geographical features such as waterfalls, cliffs, craters, fossil, sand dunes, rock forms, valleys and coral reefs. Locations important to faith groups may be considered natural monuments. Archeological and historical sites linked to
12-497: The narrowest point of the valley, is located on an S-bend where the Salzach briefly flows east before cutting west then flowing north again. From this point north, the Salzach runs through mostly low-lying valleys. Salzachöfen is located just south of Golling an der Salzach in Hallein District , Salzburg . Salzachöfen serves as a tourist attraction and can be accessed via a staircase and trail from Highway B159. There
16-517: The natural environment are also included, such as cave art . This is especially true when relevant to the land of Indigenous Peoples. Under the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources guidelines, natural monuments are level III, described as: This is a lower level of protection than level II ( national parks ) and level I ( wilderness areas ). The European Environment Agency's guidelines for selection of
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