Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Route 1

Haiming / Stubaier Alpen
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 55.4 km
Duration: 22:00 h

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)

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 55.4 km
  • Duration: 22:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:5,141 hm
  • Elevation downhill:2,670 hm
Highest point3,163 m

Starting point

Öztal train station

Finishing point

Hochstubai Hut
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

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Equipment

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.

Source: Ötztal

Description

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.


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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    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

  • Parking

    The following parking options are available:

    - Ambach Info Point | paid | tickets available at Oetz information or the Ambach Info Point 

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