Wild nature and glaciers in view - that sums up the third stage. This day's stage is challenging, but the many breathtaking views of sparkling glaciers quickly make us forget all our exertions. At the end of the stage, the Winnebach-seehütte, we can cool our hot feet in the cold lake water. Kneipp therapy in Tyrolean.
Difficult stage on black mountain paths. Sure-footedness and alpine experience for partly high alpine terrain are required. You have to pass scree fields and pathless structures. Very good physical condition is a prerequisite.
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 observe the current weather report.
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 the possibility of stopping for refreshments, is necessary.
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 continue with public transportation or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
The drive into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off southward as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car, visitors drive via the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and then continue along the Ötztal. In addition to toll highways, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your drive can be quickly and conveniently determined: To the route planner: www.google.at/maps
The following parking options are available:
Niederthai:
- Sennhof parking lot | paid | multi-day tickets possible
- Ortsweiler Lehen (football field) | paid | only single-day tickets available
Umhausen:
- Mure parking lot | free of charge
- Bischoffsplatz parking lot | paid | multi-day tickets possible