[2] The Bärenschützklamm lies roughly 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) east of the village of Mixnitz, part of the municipality of Pernegg an der Mur, Styria.

Having reached the top, hikers either return via a hiking path ("Prügelweg"), proceed to Hochlantsch mountain or visit one of the two restaurants.

The infrastructure within the canyon is maintained by the local chapter of the Austrian Alpine Club, who in turn charges a fee for entering the gorge.

Four helicopters and 70 – 100 personnel of mountain rescue services, the Austrian Red Cross, police, fire brigade and military were involved in emergency operations.

[10][11] Initially believed to have caused only two fatalities, a third victim was found two days later in a deep pool, after being reported missing by his flatmates.

[15] It is planned to place ten steel nets above sections of the route, and to inspect all walkways and ladders and replace them as needed.