Hiking

The most beautiful hikes to Tyrolean waterfalls

Definitely to the waterfall: the refreshing hikes on our best of list are just right for warm sunny days. The beguiling natural spectacles show the bold obstacle course of water from the mountain on its way down to the valley, from romantic and playful to highly dramatic. On all of the selected hikes, you can expect more beautiful nature experiences, as the paths to the destination are extremely attractive. Also worth seeing: the icicle decorations on the waterfalls in winter!
    • Opening hoursopen
    • Difficultyeasy
    • Length9.2 km
    • Duration4:00 h
    • Elevation uphill608 m
    • PlaceUmhausen / Stubaier Alpen
  • Tyrol's highest waterfall in the Ötztal municipality of Umhausen
  • 159 metre drop in two steep steps
  • 700 viewing steps with 80 metre long suspension bridge and viewing platforms
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    • Difficultymedium
    • Length4.3 km
    • Duration2:30 h
    • Elevation uphill676 m
    • PlaceNeustift im Stubaital / Stubaier Alpen
  • Romantic, family-friendly WildeWasserWeg trail in the rear Stubai Valley
  • Grawa waterfall: at 85 metres, the widest waterfall in the Eastern Alps, another waterfall on the beautiful Sulzenaualm
  • Large viewing platform with wooden loungers and cosy places to stop for refreshments nearby
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    • Difficultymedium
    • Length5.5 km
    • Duration3:00 h
    • Elevation uphill520 m
    • PlaceGoing am Wilden Kaiser / Kaisergebirge
  • around 60 metres drop height, at the foot of the Maukspitze in the Wilder Kaiser region
  • the waterfall is the natural highlight of both difficult and easy hiking tours
  • challenging training ground for advanced climbers
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    • Difficultymedium
    • Length9.3 km
    • Duration4:00 h
    • Elevation uphill543 m
    • PlaceJochberg / Kitzbüheler Alpen
  • 85 metre high waterfall in the Kitzbühel Alps
  • On the wooden platform and bridge you are very close to the water
  • Panoramic hike to the idyllic Jochberger Wildalm
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    • PlaceZams
  • Fascinating gorge landscape and dizzying insights into one of the most beautiful wild waters in Tyrol
  • Water adventure trail high above the rushing waters, night hikes through the floodlit gorge
  • Possibility to visit a show power station
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    • Difficultymedium
    • Length3.5 km
    • Duration2:00 h
    • Elevation uphill260 m
    • PlaceTux/Hintertux im Zillertal / Zillertaler Alpen
  • Idyllic, easy hiking trail that leads past several waterfalls, including the natural monument of the Screw Waterfall
  • Impressive high mountain landscape
  • several stream crossings and viewing platforms
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    • Difficultymedium
    • Length5.9 km
    • Duration2:30 h
    • Elevation uphill241 m
    • PlaceSt. Johann in Tirol / Kitzbüheler Alpen
  • short. easy hike to the refreshing waterfall near St. Johann
  • Path leads past the Theresienkapelle chapel and the former Samerbadl bathing area
  • Can be extended to a circular tour via Hornblicksee and Gander Schupf
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    • Difficultymedium
    • Length9.0 km
    • Duration3:30 h
    • Elevation uphill300 m
    • PlaceTux/Hintertux im Zillertal / Tuxer Alpen
  • Approx. 40 metre high waterfall above the tree line in the Tux Alps
  • Viewpoint at the waterfall with a view of the Hintertux Glacier
  • Beautiful wide valley with rich alpine flora
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    • Difficultyeasy
    • Length5.8 km
    • Duration2:30 h
    • Elevation uphill250 m
    • PlacePrägraten am Großvenediger / Venedigergruppe
  • "Nature Power Trail" with water show trail in the East Tyrolean Virgental Valley/Hohe Tauern National Park
  • Viewing platforms at the Umbal Falls high above the gorge and close to the water
  • Isel: East Tyrol's original river and one of the last free-flowing glacial rivers in the Alps
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    • Difficultymedium
    • Length9.2 km
    • Duration4:00 h
    • Elevation uphill760 m
    • Place / Brandenberger Alpen (Rofan)
  • Largest waterfall in the Rofan mountains, 60 metres drop height
  • on the sunny side above Lake Achensee
  • Viewing platform and cosy benches, via ferrata for advanced climbers
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    • Opening hoursclosed
    • Difficultyeasy
    • Length540 m
    • Duration0:25 h
    • Elevation uphill239 m
    • PlaceLängenfeld / Ötztaler Alpen
  • Waterfall with a drop of 80 metres in the Ötztal Alps
  • Well-maintained hiking trail up to half the height of the waterfall
  • one of the most beautiful via ferratas in Tyrol with rope bridge waterfall crossing
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    • Opening hoursclosed
    • Difficultymedium
    • Length5.5 km
    • Duration2:30 h
    • Elevation uphill320 m
    • PlaceJerzens im Pitztal / Ötztaler Alpen
  • 150 metre high waterfall shooting over several rock steps in Jerzens in the Pitztal valley
  • accessible via a well signposted hiking trail
  • Viewing platform and romantic vantage points
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