STAGES 1 – 5Ötztal-Bahnhof (704 m) – Dortmunder Hut (1,949 m) – Schweinfurter Hut (2,036 m) – Winnebachsee Hut (2,361 m) – Amberger Hut (2,136 m) – Hochstubai Hut (3,174 m)
Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountaineering equipment (see under Equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather forecast.
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing 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 opportunities to stop, is necessary.
A SEA IN THE HIGH MOUNTAINS
Elevation gain: 4,950 m ascent; 2,500 m descentDistance: 55 kmThe beginner route definitely requires stamina but not quite alpine experience, as the transitions – except for the last two stages – are ice-free. An exit is easily possible before these stages.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. Final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel comfortably and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
The following parking options are available:
- Ambach Info Point | paid | tickets available at Oetz information or the Ambach Info Point