Hiking in the Ötztal


Hiking with children, hiking with dogs, outdoor sports and fun in Tyrol

When looking at the diverse vacation offerings in the Tyrolean Ötztal, one might say: There’s nothing you can’t find here! One thing is for sure: A hiking holiday in Tyrol, whether alone, as a couple, or with the whole family including furry friends, is anything but boring. 

Families with children, mountain sports enthusiasts, and fans of action-packed outdoor activities: all will find their joy in a hiking holiday in Tyrol, just like connoisseur hikers and nature lovers who wish to spend tranquil hours amidst the Alps. Your hosts have handpicked the best tips from the seemingly endless offerings for a summer holiday in Niederthai!


Hiking, climbing, swimming: Holiday fun in Tyrol for young and old

  • Hiking in the Ötztal: for example, on the Ötztal Trek with 22 independently traversable stages covering a total of 400 km; along forest trails and ancient irrigation paths, some of which are still in use today. Guided hikes, glacier tours, torchlight hikes: All information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found at the BIO-Pension Veitenhof.
  • Climbing in the Niederthai climbing garden and the climbing garden in Tumpen. Thrills await at the Stuibenfall climbing route (for families and beginners) on steel cables and 5 exposed platforms! Across the Ötztal, there are a total of 600 climbing routes, 19 climbing gardens, and 7 via ferratas available in all difficulty levels.
  • Swimming in the Umhausen bathing lake: a biotope, sunbathing area, beach volleyball
  • Action sports: paragliding, rafting, canyoning, kayaking
  • AREA 47: the ultimate outdoor playground for young and old, located 30 km from the BIO-Pension Veitenhof, at the entrance of the Ötztal
  • Aqua Dome Tirol Therme Längenfeld: after all that sport, the perfect place for plenty of relaxation! Featuring its own children's world, Noah's Ark, wellness & beauty (7.5 km from Veitenhof) with a 10% discount on 3-hour or day passes

Feel free to find hikes around Niederthai on our Gastfreund website Hikes.

Why wait any longer? Secure your room now for an adventurous hiking holiday in Tyrol: Send your non-binding inquiry online today!