Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Route 5

St. Leonhard im Pitztal /
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 29.1 km
Duration: 13:00 h

ETAPPE 18 – 20 Braunschweiger Hütte (2.758 m) – Mainzer Höhenweg – Rüsselsheimer Hütte (2.328 m) – Luibisscharte (2.914 m) – Hauerseehütte (2.383 m) – Felderjöchl (2.797 m) – Frischmannhütte (2.192 m)

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 29.1 km
  • Duration: 13:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:2,637 hm
  • Elevation downhill:3,205 hm
Highest point2,912 m

Starting point

Braunschweiger Hut

Finishing point

Frischmann Hut
  • Fitness level 6 / 6

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Equipment

For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted, Very good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, good weather conditions recommended. 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: Pitztal

Description

ACROSS GEIGENKAMM – MAINZER HÖHENWEG

Elevation gain: 2,600 meters ascent; 3,200 meters descentDistance: 27 km

The Mainzer Höhenweg is a classic for mountaineers. On the Geigenkamm ridge, mountaineering is both pristine and peaceful. Climbers can expect challenging yet stunningly beautiful stages.


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 in Sölden:

    - Parking lot

    - parking lot Stiegele

    - stair parking

    - Giggijochbahn + underground garage

    - Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage

    - Parking Hochsölden

    - parking garage Hochsölden 1. parking lot

    - parking Zwieselstein

    - parking Zwieselstein / sports ground

     All parking is chargeable

    Parking for several days (eg hike tour):

    - car par Gaislachkoglbahn | Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn

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