Ötschergräben Grand Canyon of Austria

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French
Professional hiking guide
Private/Small group tour (max. 4 participants)
Private return transfer between meeting location

Food and drinks
Entrance fees (EUR 6,--)

Overview

This trip leads us to the stunningly beautiful Ötschergräben, also called the “Grand Canyon of Austria”. The water of the river dazzles and sparkles in all shades of green and the mountain scenery is just breathtaking. Not to mention the many waterfalls along the way. The best: it is possible to plunge into the river! The Ötschergräben are a system of gorges, located in Lower Austria on the border with Styria. The Ötscher mountain is 1.893 meters high and also known as "Vaterberg" by locals, which means father mountain. Highlights of this tour: • Spectacular alpine landscape • Crystal clear river with possibility to take a bath • Many waterfalls along the trail • Rare and protected alpine wild flowers • Alpine feeling on only 2000 feet above sea level • Adventurous alpine climb Find plenty of reviews here: daslebenspueren.at/reviews/ Price includes 23 % commission for Viator.

Itinerary

Hi, I'm Karin, founder of daslebenspueren.at. I organise and accompany guided hikes in the vicinity of Vienna. With a maximum of 4 people, the groups are small and private. It allows me to respond individually to the wishes and needs of the participants. The Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park is the largest one in Lower Austria. The reserve is characterised by pristine, untamed landscapes and areas that have been cultivated for centuries. The most formative element of the landscape is the Ötscher mountain with a height of 6.200 ft. At the basecamp we pay a small entry fee and start our hike. The first part is mostly downhill, passing by several waterfalls. The rest of the trail is following the river, mostly on narrow wooden bars. Along the way, we find many stony beaches, perfect for a swim or lunch break in the middle of nature. 1,5 hours later we reach the mountain hut - a break can be made either there or along the trail. After visiting the last waterfall we make our way back through a pleasant shady forest road. In the end, we take a scenic train to reach our starting point before heading back to Vienna. Price includes 23% commission for Viator. Reviews daslebenspueren.at/reviews/

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 18 years
Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with walking impediments
Subject to favourable weather conditions due to safety reasons. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Please bring proper hiking clothes, especially hiking boots with a good traction are essential
ATTN: Sure-footedness and head for heights required - alpine climb!!
To bring: snack and water (min 1 litre) for a day, sun- and rain protection, personal medication, backpack
Money in cash for the mountain hut (no cards accepted)
Pure walking time approx. 3 hrs
Driving time from Vienna min. 1,5 hours one way, depending on traffic
German and English is spoken fluently
French and Italian: intermediate knowledge
Portuguese: basic knowledge
PLEASE NOTE: this is an alpine trail. You must be used to hiking alpine trails (rocky, stony, rooted terrain) and to steep ascents and descents. You should have a good fitness level in order to master this hike. If this does not apply to you I strongly recommend to choose one of my other tour options.

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Great hike!

Published on Oct, 2022

The page solitude of the hike, the scenery, the conditions of the trail and an excellent guide made for a great day.

Such a gorgeous hike...

Published on Jul, 2022

Such a gorgeous hike through the gorge. Beautiful scenery no matter where you look. Karin was super friendly and made the hike even more enjoyable. Had such a great time.

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Published on Jun, 2019

Hello The hike was amazing Thank you Karin and for sure we will go to other hikes with you! Highly recommend this nice hike!

Wow! Amazing hike!

Published on Jun, 2019

This all day excursion was a wonderful experience. Karin was a great guide and host. The hike through the Grand Canyon of Austria had the clearest water I have ever seen in a river. Karin took the small group up to a look out point, showing us a mountain near by, while also allowing for observation of the canyon below. I cannot say enough good things about Karin, she is an excellent guide. This is definitely worth the trip and I would highly recommend it.

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