Mountain hikes Grastalsee - Niederthai

Umhausen / Stubaier Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 9.6 km
Duration: 3:00 h

CAR PARK SENNHOF->Hotel Falknerhof->Grastal->GRASTALSEE

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 9.6 km
  • Duration: 3:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,005 hm
  • Elevation downhill:652 hm
Highest point2,545 m

Starting point

car park Sennhof

Finishing point

Grastalsee
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

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Equipment

Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary.

Please pay attention to the current weather report

Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.
Source: Ötztal

Description

Walk along the broad Grastalweg trail in direction Grastalfeld. The path narrows at its end and becomes steeper. Afterwards you continue through the wide open valley of Grastal towards lake Grastalsee. The last ascent to the lake is a bit steeper - great place to while away the day.

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 smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at 

  • Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Niederthai:

    • car park "Sennhof" | one day ticket for cars € 5,00, fee required from 7:00 am till 6:30 pm | the car park for people with handicap is free, please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car | Buses park for free

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