Rosengartenschlucht

Parking is available in the car park (paid) behind the Imst Tourist Office.

(S/E) Walk round the block containing the tourist information centre from the north and head towards the church. Walk round the church on the left-hand side and head up the quay on the left bank of the river.

(1) On leaving the village, a sign marks the start of the Rosengarten Gorge (Rosengartenschlucht). Follow this path, which consists of a series of footbridges, as it follows the river upstream, alternating between the left and right banks. Please note: some sections are slippery (crumbly ground) and may cause gravel or even stones to fall onto people below. Take care. After passing through a tunnel, the path soon reaches the road leading to Hoch-Imst.

(2) Take the footbridge to the right towards Hoch-Imst. The path continues on the left bank with a gentle climb. Once you reach level ground, you can take a very short detour by keeping to the left to visit the Blaue Grotte. Then head back and you’ll come to a wider path. Turn right to reach Hoch-Imst, crossing a large car park.

(3) Go round the restaurant opposite on the left, skirting a large meadow. As you enter the woodland, turn right and follow the path which then descends to a pretty cross (Wetterkreuz) overlooking the village and the valley.

(4) Turn right towards Imst until you reach the top of Imst. Take the street on the left, then turn right; at the end of this street, take the steps leading down to the right to complete a circular route.

(1) Follow the river to the left to return to the starting point, going round the church on the left (S/E).

Make sure you wear sturdy shoes, as the ground can be slippery. Avoid during heavy rain (risk of the route becoming impassable, flooding, or even rockfalls or mudslides).

Paid parking available via Easypark (charges calculated in real time via number plate recognition).

Toilets behind the church.

In Hoch-Imst, there’s the option of a (long) summer toboggan run (Alpine Coaster): 3.5 km! One of the longest in the world!