Opening hours:Today closed
Place:Umhausen
:Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
Easy to moderate beginner route from the Gehsteig Alm along the Geigenkamme to the Erlanger Hut. Ibex, alpine pastures, lakes & 3,000-meter peaks
Suitable for those without fear of heights and sure-footed hikers. Good physical condition, some alpine experience, and mountain equipment recommended. Please note the current weather report .
Appropriate equipment for alpine mountain hikes is a matter of course on all tours in the Alps. Sure-footed hiking boots or mountain shoes, breathable outdoor pants, a rain jacket, as well as a backpack with provisions, drinks, and a first aid kit always belong to the standard equipment for tours in the Alps. Sunglasses, sunscreen, headgear such as a bandana or hiking hat are also highly recommended, as well as a warm second jacket, trekking poles if desired, and possibly gloves. The choice of clothing should of course always be adapted to the current weather .
The start of the 1st stage is at the Gehsteig Alm above Tumpen. You can get there with the local hut taxi and thus save many kilometers and elevation meters on forest roads. From Gehsteig Alm, continue left on a significantly narrower mountain path uphill. At the fork, turn left (follow the signpost towards Erlanger Hut) in an ascending traverse over a wide gully to a mountain basin. From there, a beautiful, evenly leveled high path leads towards the hut. In the last section, it goes uphill again, and just before the hut, there is a rock protrusion to master. However, this is secured with iron chains. Upon arrival at the hut, you can enjoy the unique atmosphere and unwind in the evening. A visit to the Wettersee just above the hut is of course not to be missed.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly by public transportation or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination.
The current bus schedule is available at: fahrplan.vvt.at
In Tumpen, the following parking options are available to you.
- Tumpen Primary School | free of charge
