Gaistal near Leutasch
Summer A quiet high valley with meadows and a clear stream
Inn valley
Leutasch
High valley in the Olympiaregion Seefeld with the Geisterklamm and Gaistal
Leutasch is a high valley on the Seefeld Plateau in the Olympiaregion Seefeld, close to the Bavarian border. The municipality lies at about 1,136 m, has around 2,400 residents and is made up of dozens of hamlets, set between the Wetterstein, Karwendel and Mieming ranges.
The best-known outing is the Leutascher Geisterklamm: a gorge 75 m deep, accessible since August 2005 by modern steel walkways, which links Leutasch with Mittenwald in Bavaria. The Gaistal offers many family-friendly walks to alpine huts, such as the Gaistalalm, Hämmermoosalm, Tillfussalm, Wangalm and Rotmoosalm; a walk of about three hours is a common day hike.
In winter Leutasch is a snow-reliable cross-country destination with a large, daily-groomed network for classic and skating; in summer there is walking and cycling. From Niederau it is a day trip by car, roughly one and a half to two hours each way. It suits families looking for nature and gentle walks best. For safety's sake, always check current weather and opening information when planning your day.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 105 min.
- Elevation1136 m
- RegionInn valley
- Best forSuits families looking for nature, walking and cross-country skiing.
What to see and do
- The Leutascher Geisterklamm: a 75 m deep gorge with steel walkways, opened in August 2005.
- The Gaistal with family-friendly walks to alpine huts such as the Gaistalalm.
- A three-alp circular walk in the Gaistal from the Salzbach car park.
- In winter: an extensive, daily-groomed cross-country network (classic and skating).
- The Kirchplatzl and the hamlets of Leutasch for a quiet stroll through the village.
From Niederau
About 1.5 to 2 hours by car from Niederau, via the Inn valley motorway (A12) towards Innsbruck, then via Zirl and Seefeld to Leutasch; plan a day trip.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Things to do in and around here
Frequently asked questions
What is the Leutascher Geisterklamm?
A gorge 75 m deep with steel walkways, opened in August 2005, linking Leutasch with Mittenwald. Check opening times and entry beforehand.
Is Leutasch good for cross-country skiing?
Yes, Leutasch is known for a large, daily-groomed network with classic and skating tracks.
More places in Inn valley
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Achenkirch
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Rotholz
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Kirchbichl
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Angath
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Useful guides
Day trips from Niederau: 7 outings with route and programme
Innsbruck, Kitzbühel, Kufstein, Achensee, Zillertal and more, with drive times and day plans.
Getting to Niederau: by car, train, plane and on the spot
Everything about the trip to the Wildschönau and getting around the valley, from motorway to ski bus.
When to visit Niederau: month by month
From ski season to autumn colours: what is open and how busy it gets, period by period.
Stay in Niederau Partner
Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office. Personal recommendation, no payment involved.
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