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Rafting, Canyoning & Outdoor Sports in Ötztal

River rafting, canyoning and many other ways to get your heart pumping are available throughout Ötztal valley. Plunge into raging rapids, rappel down into deep ravines from dizzying heights or soar in the air like an eagle while paragliding and discover Ötztal from above. Your thrill is ready for your right next to Hotel Grauer Bär. Explore superb Ötztal from its untamed side, if you dare.

Outdoor sports in Ötztal
Even more outdoor action

Your action-packed holiday in the mountains begins in a prime location in Sölden. Relax in all the comforts of home at Hotel Grauer Bär after your adrenaline rush.

  • Ideal access to all outdoor spots and rental stations in Ötztal
  • Bus stop in front of the hotel for easy and convenient access to AREA 47
  • Paragliding, canyoning, whitewater rafting available directly in the valley - with a guide and complete equipment upon request
  • Wellness facilities for relaxation after the adrenaline rush included at the hotel

Mountain
Advantage

Two people stand on a platform next to a huge "Summer Card" sign, looking out at a small lake and rugged mountain peaks under a clear sky.

The Summer Card is included in every stay during the summer season. It's your key to even more of Ötztal. Free rides on all mountain lifts and public transport lines, free admission to AREA 47 and, during selected periods, also to AQUA DOME & a lot more. It's even valid on your departure day!

Experience more highlights with the Summer Card
Two people wearing helmets are riding mountain bikes along a narrow path through a lush green forest with mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

850 kilometers of mountain bike trails, Bike Republic Sölden and RollinG Bike Park: all this starts right at your hotel where the Summer Card is already included. Trails for beginners, lines for pros and guides who know Ötztal like the back of their hand. With the Bikeschule Ötztal you will learn tricks and get useful tips to improve your technique. 

Conquer the mountains
on two wheels
Two hikers are resting beside a large wooden cross on a mountain peak, enjoying the picturesque view of rugged, distant summits under a brilliant blue sky.

Over 1,600 kilometers of marked hiking trails of all difficulty levels, from leisurely walks along irrigation ditches through the valley floor to high alpine tours beyond the 3,000-meter mark. Comfy Gaislachkogl summer  mountain lift starts right at your doorstep and takes you directly up to 3,048 meters, where real Ötztal adventures begin!

Get closer to Ötztal's
endless sky
A swimmer glides underwater in a clear blue pool with modern, curved buildings and mountains in the background. Beneath a partly cloudy sky, a fountain of water rises above the pool's surface.

On hot days in the Ötztal mountains, swimming pools and lakes offer refreshing dips with panoramic mountain views. Lake Piburger See, Umhausen's swimming lake, Freizeit Arena Sölden. Or WATER AREA at AREA 47, Europe's largest outdoor water sports park. All this is included in your Summer Card.

Mountain lakes, swimming pools & alpine panorama
A person wearing a helmet and a climbing harness is climbing a rocky mountain face overlooking a green valley with a river flowing through it, surrounded by trees and distant snow-capped peaks.

Whether you are seeking dizzying heights, spectacular rock faces or your first climbing experience, scenic Ötztal makes a true paradise for climbing enthusiasts. Nestled between imposing granite cliffs and breathtaking mountain scenery, everyone will find their perfect challenge - just a few minutes away from Hotel Grauer Bär.

Climbing adventures against
awesome mountain backdrop
A person wearing a helmet and red clothing is rappelling down a waterfall next to a rocky cliff, surrounded by green foliage.

Wild, action-packed and truly unforgettable: your next adventure is already waiting for you in Ötztal valley. Be it river rafting, canyoning or paragliding - here you will explore the mountains in their untamed glory. Get your own personal adrenaline rush.

Adrenaline knows
absolutely no limits

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