Place:
Oetz
:
Restaurant, Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
ACHERKOGELBAHN -> Acherkogelblick viewing platform -> Bielefelder Hut -> ACHERKOGELBAHN
Please pay attention to the current snow and avalanche report for the coming days: www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & avalanche.report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, wind, rain, snow, and sun protection, a hat and gloves are required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a map, as well as sufficient provisions for routes without refreshment options, is necessary.
You take the Acherkogelbahn up to the Hochoetz ski area. The beautiful, signposted snowshoe trail starts below the panoramic restaurant (2020 m) heading towards "Rotes Wandl". From there, the trail first descends steeply, then more gently, always away from the piste through the forest, and then crosses below the Brunnenkopflift through the snowy winter forest to the Acherkogelblick viewing platform. The impressive view of the Acherkogel invites you to linger. The next part of the snowshoe trail becomes more challenging and requires some snowshoeing experience. After about 1 km and 170 m of elevation gain, you reach the Bielefelder Hut, where you can relax, enjoy the view, and regain strength with a Kaiserschmarrn. For the descent, follow the somewhat steeper path that leads right from the hut down until you reach the starting section of the route and then follow it back to the Acherkogelbahn.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to Ötztal station. At the station, you will find public transport or local taxi services happy to take you to your desired destination! The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Parking options available:
Parking lot at Acherkogelbahn (fee required)
Parking lot at rafting entry point (at the town exit of Oetz on the right side) (fee required)
Oetz town center parking (fee required)
Overnight parking during multi-day tours: Oetz town center parking, tickets available at the Oetz information office.
