Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Stage 2

Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 10.7 km
Duration: 4:00 h

From picturesque Kühtai, the route today takes you across the Finstertal reservoir to the saddle of the same name. The reservoir with its 149-metre-high rockfill dam is a real sight to behold. And then there's the view from the saddle, hmm, we're in raptures. In the evening, top-class indulgence awaits us at the Schweinfurter Hütte.

Tour character

Medium-difficulty stage on red mountain paths. Sure-footedness, alpine experience for alpine terrain and a very good level of fitness are required.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 10.7 km
  • Duration: 4:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:926 hm
  • Elevation downhill:843 hm
Highest point2,778 m

Starting point

Dortmunder Hut

Finishing point

Schweinfurter Hut
  • Fitness level 5 / 6

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Equipment

Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report.

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. It is necessary to carry a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without the option to stop for refreshments.  

Description

  • Route: trail, footpath
  • Requirements: sure-footedness, basic lack of fear of heights
  • Mountain path red | black
  • Difficulty: no special difficulties
  • Equipment: normal hiking equipment
  • Overnight stay, refreshment: Dortmunder Hut, Schweinfurter Hut

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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    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 using public transport or local taxi companies.

    The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    The following parking options are available in Silz:

    • At the train station

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