Themed hikes Hochoetz - contemplative pathway

Oetz / Stubaier Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 6.2 km
Duration: 2:30 h

PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> Bielefelder Hut -> Old Bielefelder Hut -> Acherberg Alm -> PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 6.2 km
  • Duration: 2:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:407 hm
  • Elevation downhill:407 hm
Highest point2,278 m

Starting point

Panorama Restaurant Hochoetz

Finishing point

Panorama Restaurant Hochoetz
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

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Equipment

Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see equipment) necessary. Please observe the current weather report at: www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, 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 on hikes without the possibility of stopping, is necessary. 

Source: Ötztal

Description

Ascent with the Acherkogelbahn or the Ochsengarten gondola. From the mountain station, hike along the forest road uphill to the Bielefelder Hut. Above the hut follows a steep climb to the junction toward the Old Bielefelder Hut. At this junction, the steepest part has been overcome. Gently ascending, follow a beautiful and scenic hiking trail to the old Bielefelder Hut. The hut is ruined, but the panoramic terrace can still be accessed. Below the hut, the path then gently descends over the alpine meadows to the Acherberg Alm. From the hut, the forest road gently ascends back to the panorama restaurant and the mountain station. 


Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

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. After that, you can travel easily and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    The following parking facilities are available: 

    • Acherkogelbahn parking lot (paid)
    • Rafting entry point parking lot (paid)
    • Oetz central parking lot (paid)
    • Overnight parking during multi-day tours: Oetz central parking lot, tickets are available at the Oetz information office.
    • When taking the Ochsengarten gondola, free parking is available in Ochsengarten - camping is prohibited

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