PARKING LOT LOCALITY SENNHOF (next to the Niederthai information) -> Narrenkogel -> Poschachkogel -> PEISTAKOGEL
Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers;
Good physical condition, mountain experience and equipment (see under equipment) necessary
Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without a place to stop, is necessary.From Niederthai you ascend towards Narrenkogel and then continue hiking over the ridge to Poschachkogel. After a short rest, the descent into Grue follows, and then it goes uphill again to Gruesee. From Gruesee, the path continues along the mountainside and later along the mountain ridge to the 3rd summit - Peistakogel. After a generous rest, you hike back to Gruejoch from where the descent to Finstertaler Sennhütte (not operated) takes place. You can now either continue up to Schweinfurter Hütte or hike via the Horlachtalweg back to Niederthai.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination using public local transport or local taxi companies! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
The following parking options are available in Niederthai:
