“If you haven’t been to the Ötscher, you haven’t really seen Lower Austria,” as the saying goes. No wonder – the highest mountain in the Mostviertel captivates you the moment you lay eyes on it and is visible from a great distance. It captivates with its striking silhouette, varied hiking trails, caves and thundering waterfalls, but above all with its gorges – the Ötschergräben.
The Ötscher is a popular excursion destination and can be reached via various routes: leisurely walkers often use the Ötscherlift in Lackenhof to ascend to the Ötscherschutzhaus. From here, the route first leads to the Hüttenkogel, which offers magnificent panoramic views; the summit can be reached in just over 1.5 hours. The particularly ambitious can climb to the summit of the Ötscher via the Rauhen Kamm – provided they have alpine experience, are sure-footed and have a head for heights!
Once at the top, a magnificent panoramic view across the Mostviertel and the surrounding mountains awaits. On the spacious summit plateau, you can thoroughly enjoy the view and the fresh mountain air – ideally whilst having a light snack and a nap on the blanket you’ve brought with you.