UMHAUSEN PARKING LOT MURE -> Neudorf -> Fork Fundustal/Leierstal -> Grantau -> KÖFELS
Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners and walkers
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Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Bringing a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without dining options, is necessary.
Köfels is a small farming village in the Tyrolean Ötztal, located on a sunny plateau at 1,400 m. The village is surrounded by meadows and forest and is a central starting point for attractive high-altitude hikes and mountain tours. The easy hike starts from the "Mure" parking lot in the center of Umhausen village. Passing the parish church, turn right into Hintere Gasse, then past Hotel Johanna towards the Neudorf district. From there, go down to the Fundus Bridge, which you cross at the same time. Immediately after the bridge, turn left and follow the wide Fortsweg along the Ötztaler Ache river to "Grantau." Then turn right and first go uphill along the street, then continue on a narrow path through the forest until you finally reach Köfels. A stop at the Alpengasthof Köfels or the Edelweiß snack station for rest and refreshment is worthwhile. Köfels is also accessible by car.
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 travel through the entire valley to your desired destination with public transportation or local taxi services! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
In Umhausen, the following parking options are available to you: