Ancient Art, Hidden Waterfall

The Austrian Gorge project contiunes after 2 hours seeking out the Kienbachklamm in the Salzkammergut area in Upper Austria, I finally found it.

Way off the beaten track, far from where the tourists go, that is where you'll find the Kienbachklamm. In the forest of the Rußbach a trail above the gorge leads you up to massive rock face. Ancient rock art, spider wheels and ladders their means misunderstood for centuries, their age is constantly debated.

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Kienbachklamm #2, Upper Austria

Kienbachklamm Ancient Art #4, Upper Austria

Kienbachklamm Ancient Art #5, Upper Austria

Climbing further along the limestone wall the mouth of a large cave opens up with a sandy floor where firework lie. Just as it was a few thousand years before, the craving maybe weathered, the feeling seems just the same (in the image below).

On the way back I noticed down below through the trees the waterfall, I managed to climb down to the river. The water wasn't too deep but the trousser had to go, (I mean whose to care there wasn't a soul about). I waded through and stood with the tripod on a rock to gain some height. You realise how useful pockets are when holding various bit of camera accessories. A truely peaceful place if not magical too.

Short Video of the Hidden Waterfall in Kienbachklamm

An Austrian Gorge: Kienbachklamm, Upper Austria from Gavin Lyons

Further infomation on the Rock Art of the Kienbachklamm can be found here.