OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

RAFTING

White waters in all its exciting facets can be experienced in the course of a wonderful rafting tour on the rivers Ötztaler Ache and Sanna, or in the impressive Imster Schlucht gorge - one of Europe's most frequented rafting areas. Get in close touch with the wet element while wearing a Neoprene suit, special shoes, a helmet and a life vests. The boat is guided by an experienced and certified instructor.

Ultimate rafting action is guaranteed on fantastic waves, rapids and riffles. Special white water tours for children over 4 years are organized as well. Rafting in the Ötztal - A truly unforgettable adventure!

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CANYONING

Canyoning is one of the most exciting summer water sports in the Ötztal. It involves climbing steeply-angled clefts set in a steep-sided valley, finding a way down to a rocky river bed and making your way back down to the valley by way of river - sometimes scrambling through rapids, being swept along natural rock chutes and abseiling down waterfalls.

You are with guides who know the river and waterfalls like the backs of their hands and choose the route according to the group's abilities. Jumps from heights up to 16 meters await you on the secured routes. This blend of water and rocks, climbing and hiking, jumping and swimming is a truly unique challenge for all senses. What's more, you are in close contact with nature while you can restore new energies for the challenges of everyday life.

KAYAK & CANOE SPORTS

The Ötztal valley and its glacier brooks offer really unique white water pleasures between May and October. The most renowned access points can be found on the rivers Rofen Ache, Venter Ache and Ötztaler Ache. There is something for all levels and abilities: adventures amid gorges and brooks or a bit easier routes with small waves in vicinity to the river shore await all kayak fans.

A permanent 350-meter canoe track with 42 flexible gates and a small start house with Internet access was installed in Oetz. Canoeists and canoe clubs can use it free of charge for training purposes and races from early May to late October.

Download the latest oetztal kayak-guide (german)

PARAGLIDING & HANG GLIDING

Thanks to perfect thermal currents passionate air sportsmen can enjoy breathtaking views between the Zugspitze peak and the Wildspitze summit. In good flying weather paragliders and hang gliders can reach altitudes up to 3,800 meters high above the Ötztal. The Hochoetz mountain lifts take you effortlessly to the official starting areas. More detailed information on starting and landing places or tandem flights are available at Oetz-Air.

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