Race Day :-)

Saturday evening (September 24, 2022) the legendary OETZ TROPHY party will take place. The Oetzer Wirt (Jays) - near the put in of the lower Oetz - offers the perfect location. We have rented the place with disco and pub on this day and will equip the place with a massive sound system, an additional...

In 2022, the OETZ TROPHY will once again be collaborating with the Free Rivers Fund to raise awareness of the threats to our rivers. We want to use this platform and the event to advocate for river protection in general—but especially for the protection of the Ötztaler Ache. The Ötztal Valley is threatened by massive…

In the first round of registrations for the OETZ TROPHY 2021 at the end of May this year, the available starting spots for the men's category were already taken within a week. After the AWP decided to classify our event as the official 2021 Extreme Kayak World Championship, we announced an additional 50 spots in July. After a selection phase, we have now finally...

Marieke from the Oetz Trophy organizing team talks with Manfred Meindl, VAUDE's International Marketing Director, about the brand and its involvement in the legendary new race at the Wellerbrücke. Hey Manni, let's start with who are you? That's pretty simple. We, VAUDE, are an outdoor company based in Lake Constance. We offer...

We have worked hard for you and have put together a varied supporting program in addition to the kayak race. Thanks to the support of Vaude, we are delighted to be hosting the BANFF Mountain Film Festival in Oetz on Friday evening from 20:00. For 45 years now, mountain sports enthusiasts, filmmakers, artists and sportspeople from all...

Safety First and foremost, every athlete must be an experienced kayaker who feels comfortable on the Wellerbrücke of the Ötztaler Ache (WW V). Athletes must be present at the briefing before qualification and the final. During the race and the compulsory training, whitewater rescuers are responsible for safety along the course. During the...