Mountain hikes Balbach Alm Hochoetz

Oetz / Stubaier Alpen
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 1.8 km
Duration: 0:45 h

PANORAMIC RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> BALBACH ALM

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 1.8 km
  • Duration: 0:45 h
  • Elevation uphill:5 hm
  • Elevation downhill:63 hm
Highest point2,020 m

Starting point

Panoramic Restaurant Hochoetz

Finishing point

Balbach Alm
  • Fitness level 2 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and equipment (see Equipment) necessary. Please observe the current weather report at: 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 dining options, is necessary.
Source: Ötztal

Description

You take the Acherkogelbahn up to Hochoetz. From there, a forest road leads left past the Kühtaile Alm to Balbach Alm. The path is wide and also suitable for strollers and wheelchairs with electric assistance.

For children, "KUNO's PULLEY" offers lots of fun!

Alternative hiking option: From the panoramic restaurant, first ascend to Mohrenkopf and then descend on the backside to Balbach Alm. Duration: approx. 45 minutes

From Ochsengarten via the forest path: Duration approx. 1 hour


Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly continue by public bus service or local taxis throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    The following parking options are available:

    • Acherkogelbahn parking lot (fee required)
    • Rafting entry point parking (at the end of Oetz on the right side) (fee required)
    • Oetz center parking lot (fee required)
    • Overnight parking during multi-day tours: Oetz center parking lot, tickets are available at the Oetz Tourist Information Office.
    • Free parking in Ochsengarten when taking the Ochsengarten gondola - camping prohibited

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