Mountain hikes Pochersee and Knappenhaus

Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 2.9 km
Duration: 1:30 h

ISSBRÜCKE -> Knappenhaus -> POCHERSEE

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 2.9 km
  • Duration: 1:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:284 hm
  • Elevation downhill:284 hm
Highest point2,015 m

Starting point

Issbrücke parking lot

Finishing point

Pochersee
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical fitness, mountain experience and climbing equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, 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 to refresh, is necessary.

Description

From the Issbrücke shortly after Mareil, it goes up steeply on the hiking trail to the Upper Issalm (not operated) and from there continuing with a slight ascent to the Knappenhaus with stamp mill. The Knappenhaus is partially accessible as a small museum and provides interesting insights into the life and work of the miners from 350 years ago. Below the path lies the Pochersee.

Return is via the same path.


Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    • Issbrücke parking lot, about 5 km after Ochsengarten, shortly after the Mareil junction.

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