The most beautiful valley of the Ötztal Alps
The most picturesque valley in the Ötztal Alps
The Ötztal Alps are among the most important Austrian mountain ranges. You will also find here the longest side valley in this alpine country. You can also find nice valleys on the Italian side of this mountain range. The most famous valley here is of course the Ötztal, but the other valleys are also very nice and worth a visit. So let's take a look at the most beautiful valley in the Ötztal Alps.
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
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
Langtauferer Tal - Vallelunga
Valley below the Weisskugel (3738 m)
The Langtauferer Tal valley is one of the most beautiful valleys of the Ötztal Alps on the Italian side of the mountain range. The entrance to it is in the village of Curon Venosta, and the main tourist exit is in Melago. The valley itself is about 18 km long. The main tourist destination here is the Weißkugelhütte, from where you can go on further hikes or mountain climbs. continue reading
Kaunertal
The third most famous valley of the Ötztal Alps
Kaunertal is somewhat in the shadow of better-known valleys such as Ötztal and Pitztal. However, it also has a lot to offer. There is a well-known alpine road leading up to a height of 2,750m. The famous glacier and then the Stausee lake. From here you can take a number of nice hikes, for example to the famous Glockturm peak continue reading
