The Brandenberger Ache is a striking starting point for getting to know Brandenberg: the 22-kilometre-long left-bank tributary of the Inn runs through the valley like a mighty canyon. Other highlights that make the area an appealing place to stay include winter trails on the Brandenberg high plateau, gorges and a regional sweet treat. When choosing your destination, you can therefore weigh up whether nature, winter activities or the history of timber rafting should take centre stage.

River landscape and biodiversity

The gorges of the Brandenberger Ache provide a valuable habitat for numerous animal and plant species. The Ache was declared a natural monument in 1988. 800 butterfly species have been recorded in the Brandenberg Valley, including individual species found for the first time in Austria or in Tyrol. The number of species comes from a 2016 study by the Austrian Federal Forests. The river and gorge landscape is located along the Ache; the butterfly discoveries refer to the Brandenberg Valley. The 800 species describe the diversity of the valley as a whole, while the first records relate to individual species.

Winter routes on the high plateau

In winter, the cross-country ski trails start beside the church, connect with one another and lead across the open fields of the Brandenberg high plateau to various districts. They have different levels of difficulty. As a winter activity, their availability depends on snow and operating conditions.

The Brandenberg village walking trail also starts beside the church, at the entrance to the cross-country ski trail, and follows the signposted winter walking route. Both trails therefore start in the same area, but differ in form: one is a connected network of cross-country ski trails, while the other is a signposted winter walking route. Another option is the Brandenberg Butterfly Circular Trail, designated as an easy circular route.

Gorges and the history of timber rafting

At the Kaiserklamm, the rocky landscape meets the history of timber rafting. The paths that can still be walked today were carved directly into the rock. Until 1966, logs were floated downstream through the water of the Ache. From the Kaiserklamm car park, a forest road about 300 metres long leads to the entrance to the gorge. The walk from one end of the Tiefenbachklamm to the other takes around an hour and a half; after about four kilometres, the valley opens out. The 300-metre distance refers to the access route to the Kaiserklamm entrance, whereas the roughly one-and-a-half-hour walk refers to the route through the Tiefenbachklamm.

A regional speciality

Brandenberger Prügeltorte has been made over an open wood fire for generations. This means that, alongside nature and trails, local food culture is another reason to visit. If regional cuisine is among your interests, this tradition adds a culinary aspect to the landscape and route highlights.

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