Mountain hikes Grastalsee - Niederthai

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

SENNHOFF PARKING LOT->Hotel Falknerhof->Grastal->GRASTALSEE

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 9.6 km
  • Duration: 3:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,015 hm
  • Elevation downhill:663 hm
Highest point2,545 m

Starting point

Sennhof parking lot

Finishing point

Grastalsee
  • Fitness level 6 / 6

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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 Equipment) necessary

Please observe the current weather report

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

The hike starts at the Sennhof parking lot (next to the information) in Niederthai. From there, follow the road uphill to the left until you reach the Hotel Falknerhof. Turn left at Hotel Falknerhof and walk along the wide Grastal path towards Grastalfeld. The path narrows at the last section and goes uphill to the right. Continue on the narrow hiking trail through the wide Grastal towards Grastalsee. The last ascent to Grastalsee is a bit steeper. The lake invites you to linger.


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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi services through the entire valley to your desired destination.

    The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at 

  • Parking

    In Niederthai, the following parking options are available to you:

    • Sennhof parking lot | Cost: €6.00 per car day ticket, mandatory from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM, multi-day tickets available | Guests with disability ID visibly displayed park for free | Buses park for free

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