Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Stage 3

Umhausen / Stubaier Alpen
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 10.4 km
Duration: 4:00 h

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.

Tour character

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.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 10.4 km
  • Duration: 4:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:842 hm
  • Elevation downhill:510 hm
Highest point2,871 m

Starting point

Schweinfurter Hütte

Finishing point

Winnebachseehütte
  • Fitness level 5 / 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 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.

Source: Ötztal

Description

  • Route: forest road, trail
  • Requirements: endurance
  • Mountain path red
  • Difficulties: no special difficulties
  • Equipment: normal hiking equipment; sturdy mountain boots
  • Overnight stays, refreshments: Schweinfurter Hütte, Winnebachseehütte

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

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 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

  • Parking

    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

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