OETZ TROPHY
Extreme Kayak
Championships
Oetz / Tyrol / Austria
Welcome to the OETZ TROPHY - Extreme Kayak Championships
The OETZ TROPHY provides the setting for the ultimate test of strength in the whitewater kayaking scene. The best kayakers from various disciplines and all parts of the world meet here. The Wellerbrücken course, on which the finals take place, is one of the most complex and challenging whitewater courses in the world. Already extremely difficult to navigate, this whitewater course with its numerous drops and cataracts mutates into a tough challenge at race speed.
Current information on the OETZ TROPHY
Rules for participating in the Oetz Kayak Cross
Safety First and foremost, all athletes must be experienced kayakers who feel comfortable on the slalom course of the Ötztaler Ache (WW III - IV). Athletes must be present at the briefing before the race. During the race it is forbidden to get on the upper part of the slalom course or to continue below the Wellerbrücke course! Material All...
Cancellation of the OETZ TROPHY 2024
It is with great regret that we have to inform you today that the OETZ TROPHY - Extreme Kayak World Championships 2024 have to be canceled. This decision was made after a thorough examination of the current situation and in consultation with experts, our sponsors and local partners. The race course has changed significantly due to the flooding in August 2023,...
"Noetztal" - by Bren Orton
When Bren asked us if we would like to support his latest film project, we didn't have to think twice. He has lived in Innsbruck for several years and has grown quite fond of the Ötztaler Ache during this time. In this guest article, he describes how he experienced the flood at the end of August 2023, which led to the...
