Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Stage 4

Längenfeld / Stubaier Alpen
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 8.9 km
Duration: 4:00 h

Today's stage requires glacier experience and appropriate equipment, as we are crossing a glacier today. Basic climbing skills for the Gaislehnscharte are also necessary. At the end of the day, the cozy Amberger Hütte awaits us.

Tour character

Difficult, challenging stage on black mountain paths. Sure-footedness and high alpine experience for walking on glaciers is required. Orientation for pathless terrain required. Climbing skills for the Gaislehnscharte and a very good level of fitness are required.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 8.9 km
  • Duration: 4:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:802 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,035 hm
Highest point3,058 m

Starting point

Winnebachseehütte

Finishing point

Amberger Hütte
  • Fitness level 6 / 6

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Equipment

Suitable for sure-footed, experienced alpine climbers without fear of heights; very good physical condition, alpine experience and mountain equipment (see under equipment), occasionally alpine safety gear, good weather conditions recommended 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 on hikes without refreshment opportunities, is necessary.

Ice axe, crampons, rope | mountain guide recommended. 

Source: Ötztal

Description

  • Route: trail, footpath, road
  • Requirements: sure-footedness, no fear of heights, stamina, high alpine experience
  • Mountain path black, sectionally alpine route
  • Difficulties: passage at Bachfallenferner (crevasses); mountain guide recommended
  • Equipment: normal hiking equipment, (depending on conditions) ice axe, crampons; rope in any case; roping up on the glacier
  • Overnight stays, refreshment: Winnebachseehütte, Vordere Sulztalalm (no overnight stay), Amberger Hütte

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 travel comfortably and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination.

    The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    The following parking options are available:

    Gries:

    - Parking lot at the end of town | paid | multi-day tickets possible

    Längenfeld: 

    - Sports center Längenfeld | free 

    - Nature park house Längenfeld | free 

    For multi-day routes, leave information and the return date clearly visible on the windshield. 

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