Hiking boots on and off you go! Around Ochsengarten you’ll find relaxed paths, lovely alpine pastures, and tours ranging from easy to demanding. So you can decide fresh each day where your next mountain adventure takes you.
Summer holiday in Ochsengarten in the Ötztal
Out into nature.
Into adventure.
Into adventure.
Summer holiday in Ochsengarten
Hiking, biking, or simply spending time outdoors: around Waldesruh you’ll find countless ways to enjoy your summer in the mountains. From relaxed paths to scenic tours, there’s something for every holiday day.
Lace up and head into the mountains. Around Waldesruh, hiking trails, alpine pastures, and varied tours await you for your summer in Ochsengarten.
Mountain summer in Hochoetz
- Widiversum with 36 play and puzzle stations
- New Ninja Park Hochoetz at over 2,000 metres
- Alpine pasture hikes & summit tours
- Tyrolean alpine huts, mountain lodges & restaurants
- Mountain bike & e-bike tours
- Rosskopf via ferrata
Activities around Ochsengarten
Off to the mountains
From the Feldringalm across the Feldringer Böden up to the Faltegartenköpfl: around Waldesruh you’ll find varied hiking tours for relaxed and sporty days in the mountains. Hiking boots on and off you go!
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By bike through the Ötztal
Hop on and start pedalling: around Ochsengarten and the lower Ötztal Valley, varied routes await mountain and e-bikes. From relaxed rides to demanding climbs, there’s something for every pace.
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Fancy some action?
In the mood for a bit more action? Around Ochsengarten and the Ötztal, rafting, canyoning, climbing, and paragliding await you. At the Ninja Park Hochoetz, things get high at over 2,000 meters, while AREA 47 at the valley entrance offers even more adventure.
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Soaring high
Whether your first attempts on a via ferrata, rope climbing at the climbing park, or alpine tours: in the Ötztal you’ll find countless routes on rock. From the via ferrata in Piburg to the Rosskopf in Hochoetz, varied routes await beginners and experienced climbers alike.
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Summer at Waldesruh
Your summer at Waldesruh begins right outside the hotel door. From Ochsengarten, head towards the Feldringalm, explore the Ötztal by bike, or climb to new heights. Looking for more action? Try rafting or canyoning. Afterwards, things get quiet again at Waldesruh: relax in the Waldquelle, enjoy Tyrolean cuisine, and let the evening wind down at ease. What are you waiting for?
Your top excursion destinations at a glance
From a quiet day at the mountain lake to an adrenaline rush: around Waldesruh you’ll find varied destinations and experiences for very different holiday days.
- Piburger See
- AREA 47
- WIDIVERSUM
- Mountain bike tours
- Rosskopf via ferrata
Your top excursion destinations at a glance
Experience the Stone Age up close, watch birds of prey close-up, or discover the adventure mountain together: around Ochsengarten, many excursion destinations await families.
- Oetzi Village
- Hochoetz Adventure Mountain
- Ninja Park Hochoetz
- Birds of Prey Park
Relaxing excursion tips
Whether a leisurely scenic hike or soothing relaxation at the thermal spa: here everyone finds the experience that suits them.
- AQUA DOME
- Zirbenwald Nature Lounge
- Ötztal Nature Park House
History brought to life
In the Ötztal, history can be discovered up close in many places. From the Ötzi Village to museums and living traditions, learn more about life and customs in the valley.
- Oetzi Village
- Local heritage museum & memory archive
- Customs & traditional costume
Genuine Ötztal delicacies
Cheese, bacon, schnapps, and other specialities belong to the Ötztal just as much as its mountains. At regional producers, you can learn more about how they’re made — and of course sample a thing or two.
A nature park with history
One of Austria’s largest nature parks combines centuries-old cultural landscape with living nature conservation.
- Ötztal Nature Park
Maximum flexibility on holiday
With the Summer Card, you move comfortably from one experience to the next. Summer mountain lifts, public transport, and numerous excursion destinations in the Ötztal are already included, depending on the offer.
- 12 summer mountain lifts
- Public buses
- AREA 47: 1 entry to the Water AREA per card
- Swimming pools and lakes
Simply experience more
The Summer Card brings plenty of benefits away from the mountain lifts too. Museums, guided nature experiences, and selected leisure activities can be enjoyed for free or at a discount.
- Nature park house & guided hikes
- Museums & attractions
- Benefits at AQUA DOME
Always at hand
All benefits, bookings, and info in your digital travel companion: choose between 3, 5, 7, or 10 days. The Summer Card is included in your stay with us.
Hotel Waldesruh in the Ötztal
Quietly set at the edge of the forest and right in the heart of Ochsengarten, Waldesruh is a great starting point for days in the mountains and all kinds of holiday adventures.