The 9 Best Ötztal Tours: Rafting, Canyoning & Gorges

1.Imster Schlucht: White-Water Rafting in the Tyrolean Alps

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 232 reviews · 3 hours · from $76Our pick

Meet the Cankick team near Imst, gear up, and ride 14 kilometers of the Inn River through the Imster Schlucht. Guides such as Kai, Serkan, Florian, and Rita keep instructions clear while you tackle rapids including Memminger Walze, Oetzschlag, and Chaos. Choose a beginner or family option, then warm up with a shower and farewell drink.

“Super happy with the experience and the guides. I did white river rafting with Patrick and Via Ferrata with Martin and i had two of the most fun experiences of my life. If you have the time i would 100% recommend both. Thank you guys!”

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2.Ötztal: Canyoning at Alpenrosenklamm for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $113

You’ll travel by minibus into Alpenrosenklamm, learn canyon safety from a German- or English-speaking guide, then pass waterfalls, abseil up to 15 meters, and try a natural water slide. Jumps can be avoided, equipment is provided, and warm showers, a drink, certificate, and pool access follow.

“Beautiful site, scenic views while on the zip lines, natural pool and the end in which we can jump”

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3.Ötztal: Beginners Canyoning Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 3h 30m · from $103

Spend 210 minutes in Ötztal's Alpenrosen canyon with certified guides such as Serkan and Michel. You will abseil from bridges, pass waterfalls, try a 5-meter natural slide, and choose whether to skip jumps. Gear, minibus transport, a farewell drink, and warm showers are included.

“Epic adventure in Ötztal! Canyoning was a total thrill—adrenaline, fun, and pushing our limits. Serkan and Michel were awesome guides—funny, cool, and super skilled. Loved it so much we even did a spontaneous rafting trip afterward! Highly recommend!”

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4.Rafting the Imster Gorge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $69Best value

Join Wiggi Rafting for a three-hour run through Tyrol’s famous Imst Gorge. You’ll receive warm neoprene gear, a safety briefing, transport to the river, and guidance from certified English- or German-speaking guides such as Gregor and Sam. Expect about 90 minutes on the water, plenty of spray, and a return to a base with showers and a sunbathing area.

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5.Ötztal: Via Ferrata Climbing Tour at Lehner Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $106Top rated

Climb a carefully designed Tyrolean via ferrata with a certified German- or English-speaking guide. You’ll tackle a 40-meter vertical wall, exposed rock slabs, and a waterfall section, then choose between a standard finish or a harder overhang route. The four-hour tour includes transfers, equipment, photos, and post-climb showers.

“Am the activity was excellent, Max was patient with everyone and helped out those that needed it. Instructions were clear and overall we had an amazing time!”

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6.Ötztal: Obere Auerklamm Canyoning Tour for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $113

Join Cankick GmbH for a four-hour beginner canyoning trip through Tyrol’s Obere Auerklamm. Certified guides such as Rita, Michi, and Tini lead small groups through waterfalls, Devil’s Hole, optional jumps, abseils, and a 15-meter high-speed slide. Gear, transfers, photos, a drink, and warm showers are included.

“Auf Grund eines Unwetters konnte unsere Tour leider nicht stattfinden. Die 5 Sterne gibt es für den Kundenservice 👍. Rechtzeitige Kontaktaufnahme/Absage und gute Kommunikation. Von getyourgide wurde das Geld unkompliziert zurück gebucht. Wir versuchen es im nächsten Urlaub.”

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7.Canyoning beginners’ tour Ötztal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Take a three-hour beginner canyoning trip from Wiggi Rafting GmbH into Kuhtai. After gearing up in warm neoprene, a certified English- or German-speaking guide leads you through slides, small jumps, abseiling, and Tyrolean nature. The tour suits fit beginners aged 12 and up, with transport, shoes, helmet, harness, and base facilities included.

“Alles was super geweldig. Kleine groep, goede gids en mooie tocht.”

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8.Oetztal: Canyoning “ClearWater”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $111

Start with a bridge rappel into an Ötztal ravine, then move through shallow water by climbing, sliding, jumping, and abseiling. State-certified guides Luis and Fredy provide close instruction in English or German. Gear, transfers, a drink, shower, and photos are included, but bring swimwear and a towel.

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9.Ötztal: Imster Gorge Rafting Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $120

Spend six hours rafting 30 km of the Inn River through Tyrol’s Imster Gorge. Certified German and English-speaking guides lead beginners and experienced rafters through Rohrbrücke Rapids, the Memminger Wave, and the Ötz Confluence. Afterward, cook Tiroler Kasspatzln over a riverside campfire. Lunch, drinks, transport, and equipment are included.

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