Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Stage 22

Umhausen / Ötztal Alps
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 21.5 km
Duration: 8:00 h

Fancy 2,333 vertical meters on the descent? Then today it's off to Ötztal-Bahnhof, our starting point over 3 weeks ago. Fancy an enjoyable finish? Then we stay at the Maisalm, spend the night here and reminisce over a glass of red wine. Either way, a trek in a class of its own comes to an end. We are proud of our achievement and also a little tired.

Tour character

Difficult stage on black mountain paths. Sure-footedness and alpine experience are required for crossing ridges and steep ascents and descents. A very good level of fitness is required.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 21.5 km
  • Duration: 8:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:647 hm
  • Elevation downhill:2,491 hm
Highest point2,665 m

Starting point

Erlanger Hütte

Finishing point

Ötztal station
  • Fitness level 4 / 6

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Equipment

Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report.

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted 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 dining options is necessary.

Source: TVB Ötztal Tourismus

Description

  • Route: path, footpath, (paved) driveable path
  • Requirements: sure-footedness, freedom from dizziness, fitness, endurance
  • Mountain path red
  • Difficulty: no special difficulties; stable weather conditions particularly important
  • Equipment: normal hiking equipment
  • Overnights, stops: Erlanger Hütte, Maisalm

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies throughout the entire valley to your desired destination.

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

  • Parking

    Driving to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. The arrival by car takes travelers over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Apart from the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be determined quickly and conveniently: To route planner: www.google.at/maps


    The following parking options are available in Umhausen:

    - Mure parking lot | free of charge

    - Bischoffsplatz parking lot | paid | multi-day tickets possible

    - Parking lot at Engelswand climbing garden | no multi-day tickets possible

    - Köfels parking lot | paid | multi-day tickets possible 

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