Themed hikes Discovery Trail - Taming the Waters

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Längenfeld / Stubaier Alpen
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 2.4 km
Duration: 1:19 h

Water is life – but it can also be a threat. Along this adventure trail you will immerse yourself in the history of the floods in Längenfeld. You will find out how the Ötztaler Ache and its tributaries have shaped the valley over the centuries, what protective measures were taken and what role faith and community played in this. Let yourself be carried away by impressive stories, historical events and modern solutions - and discover how humans are in constant interplay with nature.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 2.4 km
  • Duration: 1:19 h
  • Elevation uphill:220 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1 hm
Highest point1,385 m

Starting point

Aqua Dome Therme Längenfeld

Finishing point

Brand Alm
  • Fitness level 2 / 6

Best time of year

  • January
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Source: Ötztal

Description

From the Aqua Dome, you first follow the Ache River to the Fischbach stream. You then continue along the Albin Egger-Lienz Promenade, cross the road, and reach the chapel. From there, the Felsensteig trail leads up to the Brand Alm, where you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view over Längenfeld.

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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smootly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies the valley to your desired destiantion. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    In Längenfeld, the following parking option is available:

    • playing field | free of charge

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