Gentle Giant - Otter's Paradise in Capercaillie County

Synopsis

Oetscher, a prominent peak in western Lower Austria, rises to just under 2,000 meters but boasts significant ecological features. It is home to Austria's coldest plateau, where temperatures can plummet to -50 degrees Celsius, and contains the oldest trees in the country. The mountain's challenging terrain has preserved its diverse wildlife, including the rare capercaillie, snow grouse, and brown bears. The Tormauer, a unique canyon, adds to the region's natural beauty, while otters thrive in the mountain's brooks and hawks patrol the skies.