Hiking Trail

Lehner Waterfall - Source of Power in Längenfeld

Längenfeld
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Easy
Key facts
0:25 h Duration
541 m Length
239 m Ascent
55 m Descent
1,363 m Max. altitude
1,161 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
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Description

LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM - LEHNER WATERFALL

Map & elevation profile

LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM - LEHNER WATERFALL

Thunderously, cascades of sparkling mountain water plunge 80 meters deep into the gorge – formed millions of years ago. Pure energy, primal force that seems to jump onto you!

A well-maintained hiking trail accompanies the fall to about halfway down and offers double enjoyment: an up-close view of the roaring water masses and the spectacle of cool climbers scrambling up the rocks on the other side. Benches invite you to take a break; a spacious wooden platform at the upper end opens up great photo opportunities. The hike through the larch forest is pleasantly shady and completely safe, as a wooden railing provides support on steeper sections.

A higher point watches over the trail. At the beginning of the Way of the Cross, you will find the Zarrach chapel, accompanied by 14 small religious shrines (Marterln) leading up to the Marian Grotto.

Author's tip

Enjoy the peace and watch the climbers on the via ferrata.
After the hike, why not visit the Längenfeld Local History Museum.

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Längenfeld (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 16.01.2020

Characteristics

Linear route
Scenic
Family-friendly

Way types

Asphalt 50.41 m
Pfad 323.55 m
Unbekannt 167.89 m

Safety guidelines

Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please observe the current weather report.

Additional information

More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here

Recommended literature

Map of Längenfeld

Recommended maps

Map of Längenfeld

From the starting point at the Lehner/Wasser parking lot, follow the signpost for the via ferrata. Follow the hiking trail to a small chapel. After a short rest there, take the path to the right and reach the steps which lead directly to the platform.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly to your desired destination in the valley by public transport or local taxi services. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Local History Museum Längenfeld/Lehn

Getting there

Driving into the ÖTZTAL

Traveling by car takes visitors over the Inn valley to the entrance of the valley and then along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your route with the route planner. Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking options are available

  • Near the Local History Museum (paid)

Coordinates

10.94613, 47.083243
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
12 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
27 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots,

wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary.