OETZ -> Piburger See -> Wellerbrücke -> OETZ
Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please check 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, 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 for hikes without refreshment options is necessary.
The starting point is the central car park in Oetz. Follow the Ötztaler Ache upstream to the Brandach bridge/rafting entry point. Cross the bridge and follow the meadow path and a little later the hiking trail past the small chapel up to Piburger See. Circle the lake. Return on the wide forest road to the fork at "Wellerbrücke". Here take the hiking trail and cross the bridge. Stroll back along the Ötztaler Ache to Oetz.
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 by public transport or local taxi services! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
The following parking options are available:
Central car park Oetz (subject to charge)
