TIMMELSJOCH PASS
The scenic Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road, leading past Hochgurgl to the Italian South Tyrol at the elevation of 2,509m, connects Ötztal valley with Val Passiria. It ranks among the most outstanding panoramic roads within the Alps thanks to the stunning landscapes.
ROFENHÖFE FARMS/SUSPENSION BRIDGE
The little hamlet of Rofen, located at the elevation of 2,013m, is the highest permanent settlement in the Eastern Alps.
PICCARD-DENKMAL
The Piccard Memorial, which was erected in 1989, reminds of the emergency landing of Professor Auguste Piccard at the Gurgler Ferner glacier on 27 May 1931. The news of his rescue was published in newspapers all over the world.
NATURAL SPA
From the farmers’ bath to spa village: the sulfur springs are a peculiarity of the Ötztal valley. Most famous are the underground springs that form the sulfur lake below Amberger Hütte hut and the sulfur spas in Längenfeld.
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FORCHET GEOLOGICAL TRAIL
The Forchet, a vast and wood-covered rock slide area, is a landscape that has only been negligibly altered by men. It is completely different from the surrounding landscapes of the entrance of the Ötztal valley. This natural hiking trail is also meant to generate respect for nature and to enable an encounter with nature without reservation.
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STUIBENFALL WATERFALL
Tirol's biggest and most impressive waterfall with a height of 150 meters is incomparable! Especially on sunny days you should not miss out on the marvelous play of colors. Free Stuibenfall brochure available at the tourist office.
OLD VILLAGE CENTER OF OETZ
Despite bustling building activities since WWII and the people’s desire for modern housing many buildings in the old part of Oetz have been preserved. Especially picturesque is the architecturally unspoilt center with its accumulation of old buildings, that are built close to each other.
HOHLER STEIN
Hohler Stein area in close vicinity to Vent (2,050m) is an ancient hunters' and shepherds'' base dating back to the Stone Ages (8000-4000 BC). Archaeological findings prove that Vent was a hunting are even in 8000 BC.
TOWER MUSEUM
This unique Tower Museum surprises with its architectural variety, ranging from the Romanesque period to today. The exhibitions focus on pictures and images!
LOCAL HERITAGE MUSEUM
Located in Lehn at 45 walking minutes from the village center of Längenfeld. An ancient farmhouse hosts Ötztal's largest Local Heritage Museum which documents the rural living space and way of life in the valley.
ÖTZI VILLAGE
Get an insight into the way of life and housing at the times of Ötzi, the Iceman. The wonderful Ötzi Village Museum covers an outdoor area of 9,000m², showing an array of archaeological findings. Enjoy a journey back to the early Stone Ages while enjoying the museum's great location in close vicinity to the Stuibenfall waterfalls.
ÖTZI'S PLACE OF FINDING
"Ötzi" the Iceman was found at an altitude of 3,200m on 19 September 1991, and is the most ancient finding of a European hunter. This unique discovery gave fresh impetus to Alpine archeology within Similaun glacier and the Ötztal Alps. The 5,300-year old mummy was discovered by chance by a German couple hiking around in this area (3,200m, Tisenjoch saddle).
PIBURGER SEE LAKE
A lovely natural lake, the biggest and warmest lake of Ötztal valley! It is called the "mirror of the mountains" due to the breathtaking location right amid the peaks and summits.
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FARST
Farst is known as the steepest and most daring hamlet within Ötztal valley. visitors who dare to ascend the serpentines that were slammed into the rock, are rewarded with a dreamlike panoramic view and hearty hospitality.
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