The most beautiful places in the Ötztal Alps
What to see in the Ötztal Alps
The Ötztal Alps are considered to be the most glaciated Austrian mountain range. in addition to beautiful mountains and glaciers, you will also find interesting valleys, nice waterfalls and picturesque villages. Let's see what you definitely visit here
Similaun
Mythical mountain
Similaun (3 606 m asl) /sometimes also referred to as 3 599 m asl/ belongs among the highest and most popular mountains in Austria. Furthermore, it is not very difficult, so a wide range of tourists overcome this peak. And it is no wonder – there is not only fabulous view from the top, but the way from the valley itself is very nice. continue reading
Stuibenfall waterfall
The largest waterfall in Tyrol
The Stuibenfall Waterfall, thanks to its height of 159 meters, is the largest waterfall in Tyrol. It consists of several falls and has a hiking path around it, so you can see it perfectly. continue reading
Wildspitze
The highest mountain in Tyrol
Wildspitze (3 774 m asl) is the second highest mountain in Austria and the highest in Tyrol. Its characteristic silhouette is visible from virtually any outlook in the Ötztal Alps. The starting point to the mountain is from the hut Breslauer Hütte (2 844 m asl) accessible along the trail from Vent or Rofen. continue reading
Lake Gepatsch Stausee
The largest dam in the Ötztal Alps
Lake Gepatsch Stausee is by far the largest body of water not only in the Kaunertal valley, but also in the entire Ötztal Alps. It is one of the interesting places on the Kaunertal Glacier Road continue reading
Kreuzspitze
High tourist outlook
Kreuzspitze (3 455 m asl) belongs among the most popular mountain destinations in Ötztal Alps thanks to its high altitude, beautiful view from the top and relatively very easy ascent. Moreover, basically just below the mountain is the hut Martin Busch, so there is no problem to split out the ascent into two days. continue reading
Rifflesee Lake
The most beautiful lake in Pitztal
Rifflesee (2 234m asl) is the largest and most renowned lake in the Pitztal. Thanks to the fact that the cable car from Mandarfen (1,678m above sea level) leads to it, families with small children or pensioners are visitors of this destination. The most popular route leads around the lake, but you can also go for more challenging tours, such as crossings to the neighboring Kaunertal valley. continue reading
Kaunertal Glacier Road
Road leading to the glacier
Kaunertal Gletscherstraße is one of the highest roads in the Alps leading up to a height of 2,750 meters. It is subject to a toll. The road is 26 km long and on the route you will find 29 serpentines and marked stops, where you can see various natural attractions. continue reading
Gepatschferner Glacier
The second largest glacier in Austria
The end of the Kaunertal valley is filled by the mighty Gepatschferner Glacier, which is the second largest in Austria after the Pasterze Glacier in the Hohe Tauern. One end is accessible from the car park at the end of the Kaunertal Glacier Road continue reading
Ötztaler Gletscherstraße
The highest asphalt road in Austria
Highest altitude asphalt road in Austria leads from Pitze (1420 m asl) (first village above Sölden) up for Europe whopping 2,829 meters above sea level by Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers. In addition, these two glaciers are linked by the highest located road tunnel in Europe. Car park at the glaciers does not serve just for skiers, but also for hikers in the summer. Hikers have here several possibilities for the perfect trips. The most frequently walked path connects Ötztal valley with the neighboring Pitztal. continue reading
