Ötscher (summit)

The 1,893-metre-high, striking Ötscher is the landmark of the Mostviertel region. It is also the highest panoramic mountain in western Lower Austria. You can even see 1/3 of Austria from the summit.

Location
Mostviertel: Lilienfeld, Scheibbs
Mountains: Northern Limestone Alps, Ybbstal Alps, Lassing Alps (Trimmel)

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On the Ötscher plateau is the 1,849-metre-high Taubenstein and around two kilometers southwest of the Ötscher summit is the 1,552-metre-high Kleiner Ötscher.
The mountain massif is located in the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park.

Trails up and around the Ötscher
The easiest ascent to the 1,893-metre-high summit is from Lackenhof with the double chairlift to the summit station, where the Ötscherschutzhaus (1,418 m) is also located. It then takes around 1.5 hours to reach the summit via the wide West-Buckel.

Further tours:

• Ötscher mountain tour from Nestelbergsäge to Lackenhof, difficult hike, duration approx. 5.30 hours.
• Ötscher circular hiking trail, a hiking trail that can be completed in seven to 10 stages. The entire history of the formation of the Ötscher and its surroundings is covered here over a few days. The starting point is Laubenbachmühle railroad station.
• Hiking tour from Lackenhof, village center to Schindlhütte, Lackenhof - Ötscher stalactite cave - Schindlhütte (currently closed!), duration approx. 3h.
• Tour Lackenhof - Ötscherschutzhaus - Ötscher summit, duration approx. 3.5 hours.

Winter on the Ötscher
Lackenhof am Ötscher is home to the most famous ski area in Ötscherland. A double chairlift leads from the end of the village to the Ötscherschutzhaus, at an altitude of 1,410 m, which is also a popular stop-off point for skiers and ski tourers in winter.
Guaranteed snow from December to March

Around the Ötscher
South of the Ötscher lies the Ötschergräben. Majestic limestone landscapes, caves and waterfalls such as the Mirafall make hikers' hearts beat faster.
Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park, with fabulous Ötscher views, the Treffling Falls or the Ötscher stalactite cave.
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