Umhausen Niederthai R U B RIKTITEL

Ötztal. The Peak of Tirol. Legend

München D München Fernpass D Hiking on Waalweg trail Friedrichshafen Telfs D HAIMING A12 SCHWEIZ ÖTZTAL BHF. Innsbruck OCHSENGARTEN CH A12 Zirl Arlberg A12 Salzburg/Wien Kühtai

NIEDERTHAI UMHAUSEN 4 Ötzis Einkehr Bischoffsplatz Kneipp Facililties All around Umhausen Rest Stops Am Tauferberg 8, 6441 Umhausen GRIES LÄNGENFELD T +43 (0) 5255 500 22 A comprehensive adventure programme for both body and soul 1 Gasthof Stuibenfall Refresh, stock up on energy HUBEN M +43 (0) 664 181 84 89 awaits all visitors coming to the Umhausen region. Here you Fam. Falkner-Gigon and do something good for both HOCHSÖLDEN [email protected] can experience the elementary forces at Umhausen all year Mühle 47, 6441 Niederthai body and soul. In no time at all SÖLDEN www.oetzis-einkehr.at ZWIESELSTEIN round at different sites. On hikes and walks along the T +43 (0) 5255 5512 you can replenish your energy 6 HOCHGURGL ITALIEN “UMhausen rund um” network of trails you can enjoy [email protected] at the renewed Kneipp facilities 5 Waldcafe Stuböbele VENT Timmelsjoch/ I these natural experiences in their original form. www.stuibenfall.at at the Bischoffsplatz. The facility OBERGURGL Wintersperre Wilhelm Marko 3 1 has been designed based on the Tauferpuit 7 / Stuibn 10, 6441 Umhausen 2 Pizzeria La Cascata five pillars of the Kneipp doctrine T +43 (0) 664 40136 63 Angelika Valant and features pools for feet and [email protected] WAALWEG TRAIL: Am Tauferberg 1, 6441 Umhausen arms, a drinking fountain and www.waldcafe-stuböbele.at Here one learns all about the history of Umhausen and about T +43 (0) 5255 501 43 a herb snail. It offers beneficial the use of water in the region. [email protected] opportunities for your health and 6 Gasthof Leiter´s Hoamatl ÖTZTAL TOURISMUS www.la-cascata-umhausen.at wellbeing. Petra & Karl Leiter INFORMATION UMHAUSEN-NIEDERTHAI 5 Höfle 11, 6441 Niederthai STEPPSTEIG TRAIL: 3 Jausenstation Bichl 6441 Umhausen T +43 (0) 5255 502 58 On the Steppsteig footpath you will learn all about the forest Andrea & Hansjörg Holzknecht T +43 (0) 57200 400 F +43 (0) 57200 401 [email protected] Barefoot Trail and its flora, as well as its own cultural characteristics in the Marbergerweg 3, 6441 Niederthai 4 [email protected] www.umhausen.com www.gasthof-hoamatl-niederthai.at Geigenkamm mountain range. T +43 (0) 5255 5532 The motto of the barefoot trail is: 2 [email protected] 7 s‘Kneipphäusl “Show me your feet!” The blood 7 www.bichl.cc Tobias Ziegler flow in the feet is boosted by Imprint: Responsible for Contents: Ötztal Tourism; Concept and Layout: Norden GmbH, Innsbruck, www.norden.co; WIENERSTEIG TRAIL: Am Tauferberg 2, 6441 Umhausen walking across stones, sand and Picture Credits: Ötztal Tourismus – U. Fischer, B. Ritschel, C. Schöch, The legendary Hirschberg mountain and the ways of dealing T +43 (0) 676 440 21 36 gravel and step-by-step you can Photo Lohmann, I. Nösig, E. Holzknecht, G. Schranz, H. Leiter, with natural hazards are the main themes which are dealt with M. Scheiber, Kurzentrum Umhausen [email protected] increase your wellbeing. Other pictures have been kindly provided by individual service partners. along the Wienersteig trail. www.skneipphaeusl.at oetztal.com umhausen.com/urkraft It’s all about using nature’s elementary forces in Umhausen. The The Stuibenfall waterfall is the biggest waterfall in Tirol. It rushes How did people really live and work in the Ötztal valley 5,000 Here at the scenic Birds of Prey Park you can get in close touch The natural bathing lake in Umhausen is a perfect place for re- concept of “Umhausen Urkraft” comprises many attractions down into the valley from a height of 159 meters and is an years ago? What did they wear to protect themselves from with Tirol’s heraldic animal – the Eagle – in the huge 5000 m² laxation from June to September. The lake with perfect drinking including the Stuibenfall waterfall, the Birds of Prey Park, the impressive spectacle of nature. The Stuibenfall is renowned for the cold? Which weapons did they use for their preys? If you open-air park where further 30 animals and 15 different bird of prey water quality is great for cooling off. Spacious sunbathing areas Ötzi Village and the natural bathing lake. Visitors can feel these its meter-high water particle clouds, which can be seen from far want to experience the breath-taking Stone Age world of species live. Among the visitors’ favorites are vultures, kites, owls, offer plenty of space for relaxing and beach volleyball and tennis elementary forces with every step they take amidst this beauti- away and gave the waterfall its name (“stuiben” = dispersing). Ötzi, the Iceman, there is plenty to find out about life at the buzzards, ravens, falcons and many other birds of prey that make courts provide for sporty fun in-between. A large children’s ful and varied nature. This region is attractive all year round with It has been scientifically proven that the water particles are time of the Iceman in the Ötzi Village. With the discovery of this splendid outdoor arena a real attraction for animal and bird playground with a water slide promises great fun for all young its interesting and adventurous opportunities for body and soul refreshing and have positive effects on the visitors‘ health. There “Ötzi” in 1991 – the biggest archaeological attraction of the lovers. guests. A diving tower and many culinary delights complete the and displays its most natural side at all these different places. are five open and exposed platforms for visitors to experience Alps – sensational details of the everyday life of our ancestors offer at the natural bathing lake in an exemplary way. An excursion to the Stuibenfall waterfall is an experience with a the Stuibenfall really close up. And there is also a gigantic, can now be learned. In the Ötzi Village you delve right into the Those who are fond of spectacular bird shows get together in the difference. Here you can experience the elemental force of wa- 80m-long suspension bridge offering breath-taking views. And for everyday life of times long gone and learn interesting things huge open-air arena offering some 300 seats. Bird shows take ter and enjoy a unique view of Umhausen. For those who feel those who want to see the Stuibenfall floodlit at night, you can about living and house-keeping in the Stone Age, prehistoric place daily, attracting a huge number of visitors from near and far. like an eagle up here there is also a Bird of Prey Park to visit to join a guided lantern hike on Wednesdays from May to October. buildings, quaint hunting and working equipment and domestic Admire the fantastic flight skills and entertaining programs per- get close up to these majestic birds. And if that’s not enough, you can conquer the 450m-long via animals in prehistoric times. There is also an interesting course formed by the local animal trainers and their birds of prey. ferrata next to the Stuibenfall. An absolute highlight at the end of programme available. How to make a fire with stones? Who’s One can dig even deeper into prehistoric times in the Ötzi the tour being: Crossing the waterfall. It is imperative though to best at archery? And how does bread taste made from ancient A special theme walking trail on the History of Falconry and a Village, where you can experience an adventurous journey have a good head for heights. recipes? Falconry Shop add to a great day in the splendid Birds of Prey Park back in time into the Stone Age. Confronted with so much of which promises an unforgettable day in the outdoors. Preclinical studies of Salzburg‘s Paracelsus University proved nature’s elementary forces one should definitely also indulge that the water particles in the air have soothing effects for in some relaxation around the natural bathing lake. sportspersons suffering from asthma, increasing consider- Ötzi Village, Umhausen Brids of Prey Park, Umhausen Natural Bathing Lake, Umhausen ably their quality of life. One daily hour close to the waterfall Am Tauferberg 8 6441 Umhausen T +43 (0) 5255 500 22 od. 5795 Am Tauferberg 8 6441 Umhausen T +43 (0) 5255 50022 Am Tauferberg 1 6441 Umhausen T +43 (0) 5255 5230 30 over two or three weeks, could improve the pulmonary [email protected] www.oetzi-dorf.at [email protected] www.greifvogelpark.at [email protected] www.umhausen.com functions of asthmatic sportspersons up to 58 percent.

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