Ötztal

Numerous sections from class III whitewater - V and absolute water safety make the Ötztal the best autumn kayaking area in Europe. At our camps you have the opportunity to get to know and paddle all sections of the Ötz. Our professional kayak instructors know the Ötztaler Ache inside out, give you helpful tips and ensure that you are always safe on the water.

For our Creek 1 and Creek 2 courses, the Ötztaler Ache offers us everything we could wish for: steps, drops, sufficient water pressure and sections with varying gradients.

The Ötztaler Ache is a mighty glacial river. The earlier in the fall, the more water it carries!

Ötztal Camp dates

Camp selection and water levels

If you have flexible dates and are unsure which camp to register for, we recommend that you first think about what you expect from the kayak course and which sections of the river you would like to paddle. As a rule, the Ötztaler Ache still has relatively high water levels on the first two dates and fluctuates throughout the day. This means that you have plenty of opportunities and good chances of catching sections such as the Lower Venter Ache or the Upper and Middle Ötz at good or high water levels. For the Wellerbrücke section, on the other hand, the flow may still be a little too high. So if you want to catch the Wellerbrücke, you should choose one of the last dates.

To find out which course is right for you, take a look at our course descriptions or simply send us an e-mail!

The camp and the daily routine

At our four-day Ötztal Camps we offer Creek 1 and Creek 2 courses. As the days in September and October are already quite short and the temperatures can get quite cold at night, we will book comfortable accommodation for the whole group on request. As a rule, we will start paddling at around 10:00 a.m. each day and leave the water by 5:00 p.m. at the latest.

For detailed information on the various camps, click on one of the dates above.