Experience the mountain world of the Ötztal Alps with the webcams in the Kaunertal. The region is characterized by its untouched nature, traditional Tyrolean culture and warm hospitality. Even from home, the livecams let you experience fascinating panoramic views from the skiing and hiking area on the Kaunertal Glacier and show current weather conditions and information on open lifts and pistes.
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The Kaunertal is a picturesque Alpine valley in the Ötztal Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It stretches for around 20 kilometers in a north-south direction and begins in the municipality of Prutz in the Oberinntal valley. The main settlement in the Kaunertal is Feichten, located at around 1,287 meters above sea level. The valley is part of the Kaunergrat Nature Park, which is known for its diverse flora and fauna and offers numerous hiking and recreational opportunities . The Kaunertal is also a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts, especially thanks to the Kaunertal glacier ski area, which offers guaranteed snow from fall to early summer due to its high altitude.
Experience pure winter fun in the ski area on the Kaunertal Glacier, where snow-sure slopes, breathtaking heights and an impressive panorama await you! Pass the Gepatsch reservoir and take the glacier road to the valley station of the Ochsenalmbahn. In winter, this is the entry point to the ski area, which lies at an altitude of 2,150 to 3,113 meters. Skiers and snowboarders will find 55 kilometers of slopes of all levels of difficulty, which are served by 15 modern lifts. Carving on powder snow from October to June - it's possible on the Kaunertal Glacier in Tyrol. The panorama of the 3,518m high Weißseespitze is particularly enjoyable when the sun is shining and the weather is beautiful. The large snow park attracts snowboarders from all over the region and is the venue for the Spring Classics with international riders from April to May. With the webcam on the Karlesjoch, you can enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the ski area in advance. The live cams also give you information about open lifts and pistes in the ski area. So you can start an unforgettable day's skiing in the Kaunertal well prepared!
In summer , you can take your car on a special journey on the glacier road up to 2,750m. After 29 hairpin bends, a fascinating glacier world awaits you. Get completely new impressions on a visit to the two 40-metre-long, accessible crevasses. Or take the Karlesjochbahn or Falginjochbahn cable cars up to 3,200 meters above sea level and enjoy the fantastic view over the main Alpine ridge as far as South Tyrol in Italy from the handicapped-accessible "Dreiländereck" viewing platform. The wild beauty of the mountain world is best explored with a state-certified mountain guide, with whom you can safely master extraordinary summit ascents or glacier crossings.
An eventful excursion is the tunnel hike through the 990-metre Gallruth tunnel, where young and old can learn all about the unique irrigation system of the Tyrolean high mountains. The mountain cart from Sattelboden to Fendels provides a unique driving experience over a distance of 4.5 km. From July to August, "night tobogganing" is offered every Thursday on the floodlit run. Rental facilities are available at the top station of the chairlift.
Every year in summer, the "Kaunertal Glacier Emperor" is crowned, an elite-class cycling marathon. The mountain finish of the race is at an altitude of 2,750 m, currently the highest in the Alps for a cycling race.
Culture enthusiasts can visit the many castles, churches and monuments in the region, such as the Kaltenbrunn pilgrimage church, Naudersberg Castle or the Kronburg in Zams. If it rains, it's worth making a detour to the Kaunertal Valley Museum or Anton Wille's wing museum in Nufels. The Kaunertal Quellalpin indoor pool provides pure relaxation and delights with a magnificent view of the mountain landscape. Whether sporting activities, nature experiences or relaxation - the Kaunertal offers a wide range of options for unforgettable vacations. Take a look at the images from the webcams in the Kaunertal and get some inspiration for your stay.
The Kaunertal in Tyrol is characterized by an alpine climate. Summers are pleasantly cool, with temperatures between 10 and 20 °C, ideal for hiking in the great outdoors. In winter , on the other hand, temperatures are frosty and there is plenty of snowfall, making the valley a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts. The current images from the weather cameras show you the weather in the Kaunertal and a forecast for the coming days. This gives you all the important information you need to plan your activities in the Kaunertal perfectly.
