The most beautiful Austrian mountain valleys
The most beautiful valley of the Austrian Alps
Alpine valleys are the most picturesque parts of the mountains and the starting point for all hikes. In Austria, you will find several very beautiful mountain valleys, including the largest – the valley of the river Inn. Let's see which Alpine valleys in Austria are definitely worth a visit.
Inntal
Inn River Valley
The largest Austrian mountain valley is the Inntal. The mighty Inn River originates in Switzerland, not far from the 4,000-meter Piz Bernina mountain. The most important city in the valley is Innsbruck. To the north of the river are the limestone Alps and to the south is the main Alpine ridge. The valley of the Inn River is the starting point for example to the Ötztal, Stubai and Zillertal Alps. continue reading
Zillertal valley
The center of the Zillertal Alps
The beautiful Zillertal Valley is the heart of the Zillertal Alps. The mighty Ziller River itself flows about 56 kilometers from its source before joining the even larger Inn. The valley itself is formed near Mayrhofen by a combination of four smaller valleys – Zillergrund, Stillupgrund, Tuxtal and Zemmtal. continue reading
Ötztal
The longest alpine side valley in Austria
The Ötztal is a nearly seventy kilometer long valley. It is the border between two important mountain groups – the Ötztal and Stubai Alps. It is the longest side valley in Austria. It is a paradise for climbers (you will find the highest mountain in Tyrol), hikers, cyclists and rafters. In winter, it is one of Austria's largest ski resorts. continue reading
He tickled
A picturesque valley in the west of Austria
At the very western end of Austria, you will find the picturesque Lechtal Valley to the north of the Lechtal Alps. It is literally a paradise for skiers and lovers of mountain tourism. The Lech River flows through the valley, which then heads to Germany and flows into the Danube, one of Europe's largest rivers. continue reading
Salzachtal
The valley below the High Tauras
The Salzach River is the largest tributary of the magnificent Inn. The most visited and most beautiful part of the valley is to the north of the High Tauers, where the valley is mostly wide. The river then flows between the Tennengebirge and Hochkönig limestone mountains, where the valley turns into the narrow Salzachöfen Gorge. continue reading
Stubaital
The beautiful valley of the Ruetz river
The Stubaital is a picturesque valley in the heart of the Stubai Alps. The Ruetz River flows through the valley, which is a tributary of the larger Sill River. Around the valley you will find a number of waterfalls and glaciated peaks. The entire Stubai Valley is a paradise not only for skiers, but also for mountain hikers. Here you can take the famous Stubaier Höhenweg circular hike. continue reading
Pitztal
The second largest valley in the Ötztal Alps
The Pitztal is a roughly forty kilometer long side valley in the center of the Ötztal Alps. It starts right below the highest mountain in Tyrol – the Wildspitze. The valley is sandwiched between the two ridges Kaunergrat and Geigenkamm. The biggest tourist attraction of the valley is the cable car to the Hinterer Brunnenkogel (3438 m), the highest place accessible by cable car in Austria. continue reading
Lois thought
The valley below Germany's highest mountain
The Loisachtal is a valley that starts in Austria, but its larger part is located in neighboring Bavaria. The most beautiful is around the Tyrolean town of Ehrwald, where it expands incredibly and is surrounded by photogenic limestone mountains. continue reading
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