Mountain hikes Dortmunder Hut - Schweinfurter Hut

Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 9.9 km
Duration: 4:00 h

KÜHTAI -> Dortmunder Hut -> Finstertaler Reservoir -> Finstertaler Notch -> Schweinfurter Hut

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 9.9 km
  • Duration: 4:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:900 hm
  • Elevation downhill:800 hm
Highest point2,778 m

Starting point

Dortmunder Hut

Finishing point

Schweinfurter Hut
  • Fitness level 4 / 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 mountain equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: www.oetztal.com/en/summer.htm

Wearing hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection is recommended! It is also important to carry sufficient provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map.

Description

From the Dortmunder Hut (1,949 m) up to the Finstertaler Reservoir. Beautiful hike along the lake, then ascending to the Finstertaler Notch (2,780 m) crossing. The route then descends to the Schweinfurter Hut (2,028 m). Afterwards, you can continue hiking to Larstigalm and then through the Horlachtal to Niederthai.

ATTENTION! The path over the Niederreich Notch through the Längental to the Längental reservoir/Dortmunder Hut is closed until further notice due to blasting works!


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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

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

  • Parking

    The following parking options are available in Ochsengarten:

    • Ochsengarten - large public parking lots – opposite or next to the valley station Ochsengartenbahn                
    • Ochsengarten in the center opposite our information office and across from GH Bergland
    • Ochsengarten at the edge of town, towards Kühtai, near the school, above Ochsengarten – paid parking lot at Sattele – starting point for WI hiking area and SO hiking area Feldringalm

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