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The Top 20 Gorges in the Ötztaler Alpen

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in the Ötztaler Alpen. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Ötztaler Alpen.

Last updated: October 28, 2025

Passer Gorge Trail

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Between Moso and San Leonardo in Passiria, the Passirio stream (Passer in German) forms a suggestive gorge near the hamlet of Plata. From here you can see it from above, …

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Suspension Bridge on the Merano High Mountain Trail

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The suspension bridge leads over an imposing gorge and skilfully connects two parts of the Meraner Höhenweg.

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Suspension Bridge in the 1,000 Steps Gorge

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The suspension bridge is an impressive structure that makes it a little easier to hike through the 1,000-step gorge. 😃

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Passer Gorge

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Wonderful views of the gorge from the bridges.

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Mooser Dam Pedestrian Bridge

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Bridges were anchored to the rocks through the gorge. This makes it easy for every hiker to climb.

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Gorge of the 1,000 Steps

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Stone steps, wooden steps, metal steps - probably even more than 1,000 pieces. Up and down, the Meraner Höhenweg winds along the steep slopes of the Texel group. As a …

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Inn Gorge at Altfinstermünz

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The gorge and the old crossing over the Inn are worth seeing. You should really accept the few meters in altitude and drive down along the Inn. It's more strenuous …

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Stieber Waterfall

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Here the Pfelderer Bach rushes as a thundering waterfall first 19 and then again 18 meters deep into the gorge. An impressive natural spectacle!

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Gilf Promenade

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The Gilfpromenade is very rustic with a viewing platform on the Passer and several benches.

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Benni Raich Suspension Bridge

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Very interesting to walk over the bridge ... just have no fear of heights. At the end of the bridge is a rest stop.

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The Top 20 Gorges in the Ötztaler Alpen

Passer Gorge Trail

Suspension Bridge on the Merano High Mountain Trail

Suspension Bridge in the 1,000 Steps Gorge

Passer Gorge

Mooser Dam Pedestrian Bridge

Gorge of the 1,000 Steps

Inn Gorge at Altfinstermünz

Stieber Waterfall

Gilf Promenade

Benni Raich Suspension Bridge

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