Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Route 1

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

Stage 1-5 Ötztal-Bahnhof (704 m) – Dortmunder Hütte (1.949 m) – Schweinfurter Hütte (2.036 m) – Winnebachseehütte (2.361 m) – Amberger Hütte (2.136 m) – Hochstubaihütte (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

Ötztal Bahnhof

Finishing point

Hochstubaihut
  • Fitness level 3 / 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, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.
Source: Ötztal

Description

A SEA IN THE HIGH MOUNTAINS

Elevation gain: 4,950 meters ascent; 2,500 meters descent Distance: 55 kilometers

The beginner route requires good physical condition, but not extensive alpine experience, as the crossings - except for the last two stages - are free of ice. An exit is easily possible before these stages.


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

    The following parking facilities are available:

    - Infopoint Ambach | chargeable | Tickets are available at the Oetz information office or at the Ambach information point

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