Discovery trails
Where exercise meets history – Discover incredible stories about the origins and significance of our natural highlights. Our Discovery Trails combine the most beautiful routes with exciting knowledge. Facts and information are brought to life digitally at various stations along the way. All you need are your calves, your spirit of discovery and your smartphone.
Tales from Oetz
Along this trail, you’ll discover how stories and brave decisions have shaped the village – from historic trading houses to mysterious symbols on fountain column. At each stop, exciting insights and small puzzles await.
Trail of Ötztal Legends
Mystical rocks, hidden treasures, ancient tales. Walking past impressive sculptures you will immerse in the legendary world of Ötztal. Find out what lies behind the mysterious myths of the mountains!
How do the discovery trails work?
- Get started: You can either click the link below oder scan the QR code. You can also access it directly on the trail via QR code. In both cases you will be redirected to a new page (see example images). You don't have to download anything or create an account, download an app or anything else. The digital routes including facts are available as a web version and easily accessible via a link (or QR code).
- No cheating possible: The individual stations must first be reached in order to unlock and listen to the associated stories and facts. But who wants to cheat anyway when you've got it in your calves?
- Digital collector’s pass: Once you have reached all the stations on a discovery trail, you will also receive a sticker in your digital collector's passport as a reward.
Mobility in Ötztal
Every half hour from A to B throughout the Ötztal.