Zammer Lochputz Zams

The Zammer Lochputz is a water experience trail through one of Tyrol's most spectacular gorge landscapes. Starting from the Zams power station — one of the oldest in the region — the circular route leads along walkways, bridges, suspension bridges and an 80-metre-long tunnel deep into the Lötz gorge. The walk through the narrow ravine, hemmed in by rock walls carved out by the Lötzbach over centuries, takes roughly one hour. Sturdy footwear is essential; helmets are provided free of charge at the entrance.

30 Metres of Free Fall

The highlight is the Lötzer Waterfall, plunging over 30 metres into the depths — with up to 2,000 litres of water per second depending on the season. Before you reach it, the Stierhorn catches your eye: a water jet hurled 35 metres into the air purely by natural water pressure — no pumps involved. Illuminated at night, the Stierhorn is visible from afar and a landmark of Zams.

Where Bull and Nymph Stand Guard

Above the waterfall, two rock formations guard the narrowest point of the gorge: the "Lochputz" in the shape of a bull's head — after which the site is named — and opposite, the face of a nymph. Countless legends surround this spot. Further up, the path leads into the Mirror Cave, whose shimmering rock walls — according to legend — allow a glimpse into your own heart.

Roman Tower, Show Power Station and Children's Programme

In the Roman Tower, a fortification dating from the Appenzell Wars of 1406, the legend of the Zammer Lochputz comes alive in a multimedia show. The tower is also where the mascot "Lochi" awaits young visitors with a quiz and prizes. At the end of the circuit, you can visit the show power station and see how the force of the Lötzbach is converted into electricity. A Kneipp pool and the herb garden of the "Zammer Kräuterhexe" invite you to linger at the finish.

Summer and Winter

The Zammer Lochputz is open from May to October. In July and August, guided evening walks through the gorge take place every Wednesday from 20:00. The gorge also draws visitors in winter: from late December to late February, Wednesday evening tours lead through the icy, illuminated ravine. Dogs are welcome, though some sections have grated floors. Admission is free with the TirolWest Card. Audio guides are available for a deposit.

The Lötz gorge was shaped over millennia by the Lötzbach, fed by the crystal-clear mountain streams of the Lechtal Alps. For a long time, the gorge — then known as the "Zammerloch" — was only accessible to climbers with ropes. In 1923, a hydroelectric power station was built at the gorge's exit, supplying the entire municipality of Zams, including its hospital, with electricity between the wars. The Roman Tower — also known as the Lötz Tower — dates from the Appenzell Wars of 1406 and originally formed part of a defensive complex of three towers and a continuous wall. In 2007, it was reopened as a multimedia show room for the legend of the Zammer Lochputz. Today, the power station supplies roughly half the households in Zams with electricity.

By Car

There are a few parking spaces right in front of the gorge.

By Public Transportation

The Zams Lochputz bus stop is located directly across the street. Bus No. 1 stops here.