Discover Gumping: Trails, gorges and caves

Around Gumping, hiking trails can be distinguished by specific features: one route crosses the Saalach on the Scheffsnoth Bridge, another follows a meadow path into the district, and a third crosses the Moosbach. The Vorderkaser Gorge and Lamprecht Cave are in the surrounding area of the municipality; the Strohwollner Gorge and Gumpinger Moos are nearby. This means trails, caves and gorges are available as separate excursion themes.

Trails with bridges, stream crossings and hay barns

The Scheffsnoth – Rafting Center – Gumping trail crosses the Saalach on the Scheffsnoth Bridge. Between the Rafting Center and the heating plant, a meadow path leads to Gumping. The Kreuzfeld – Moosbachsteg – Gumping trail includes a crossing of the Moosbach; afterwards, the quiet trail reaches the district. The bridge, meadow path and stream crossing are three distinct trail features that can help you choose an excursion.

For a longer hiking option, the Gumping – Sankt Martin – Lofer route covers 10 kilometres. It is classified as moderately difficult; walking time is about 2 to 2.5 hours and may vary depending on conditions. There is also a walking and cycling path via Gumping and Kreuzfeld that leads back to Lofer. Another option nearby is to walk back from St. Martin bei Lofer to Lofer through Gumpinger Moos. There are many small hay barns there. Each route has different features to focus on: walking time for the hike, the combination of walking and cycling on the walking and cycling path, or the hay barns along the path through the marsh.

Gorges and caves in the municipality’s surrounding area

The Vorderkaser Gorge, in the area surrounding the municipality of Gumping, is around 400 metres long and up to 80 metres deep. These two measurements convey different aspects of the gorge: its length along the route and its depth. Lamprecht Cave is also in the municipality’s surrounding area. In the visitor area, safe paths, stairs and footbridges lead about 600 metres into the cave. Along the way, you reach several tunnels, a large chamber and an elevation difference of 70 metres. A visit to the cave can be described by the distance covered and the areas reached, while length and depth are the defining figures for the gorge.

The Strohwollner Gorge near Gumping can be explored free of charge. Waterfalls rush down the mountains there. Alongside the cave and the gorge, this offers another natural attraction, with waterfalls as its defining landscape feature.

A hiking trail with play stations

The Stone Age Adventure Trail, in the area surrounding the municipality of Gumping, is a hiking trail about 2 kilometres long with six play stations. It is clearly shorter than the 10-kilometre Gumping – Sankt Martin – Lofer route; at the same time, its six stations give it a different character from a hike described mainly in terms of distance and walking time. If you are considering a trail with playful stopping points, the stations are a specific feature to consider when choosing an excursion.

Choose the right base for your holiday

If you are looking for an apartment in Gumping, first consider which experiences you want to shape your stay: trails with river or stream crossings, a hike with a stated distance and walking time, a cave visit, waterfalls or a trail with play stations. These different themes can guide your search for the right holiday destination, without requiring all the excursions to be part of one tour. Choose your accommodation based on the day’s activities that appeal to you most, and on which of the trail and nature experiences described here will be the deciding factor for you.

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