Mountain hikes Loop trail Köfler waal path - Umhausen

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Umhausen /
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 10.5 km
Duration: 5:30 h

KÖFELS -> Köfler Scharte -> Köfler waal path -> Frischmannhut -> Hintere Fundusalm -> Köfler Scharte -> KÖFELS  

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 10.5 km
  • Duration: 5:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:953 hm
  • Elevation downhill:953 hm
Highest point2,208 m

Starting point

car Park Köfels

Finishing point

car park Köfels
  • Fitness level 4 / 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 not hut on the way a snack and enough to drink. 
Source: Ötztal

Description

After a short climb from the car park to the upper end of Köfels, follow the signs to Köfler Scharte / Frischmannhütte. First, over meadow slopes upwards, the trail soon turns into the forest and winds up in even serpentines to the Köfler Scharte. Via stone blocks the path leads to the Köfler waal path. For about two  kilometers the trail leads along an old irrigation system. After this extremely impressive path with a magnificent view  you have to cross a creek and walk over pastures until you reach the  Frischmannhut. The Hintere Fundusalm becomes visible at the descending forest path. Both rest stops are recommended, different their location. Now another short climb from the Hintere Fundusalm to the Köfler Scharte awaits, where the round ends. Downhill to Köfels you walk on the known ascent path.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

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

    In Köfels the following parking facilities are available:

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

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