Place:Oetz
:Restaurant
Oetz –> Wellerbrücke (Achstürze) –> Piburger See –> Seejöchl –> Piburg –> Oetz
Sure-footedness
No particular difficulties
Wearing hiking gear such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map.
Standard hiking equipment
On this hike, you experience the wild water of the Ötztaler Ache in contrast to the calm water of the Piburger See.
From Oetz, you walk along the roaring waters of the Ötztaler Ache over a gravel path heading south. In a forested area, you reach the Wellerbrücke. Here, the view opens onto one of the most extreme wild water sports courses and a longtime venue of the extreme kayak world championship. On the other side, you follow the signposted hiking trail and later a forest road towards Piburger See. Suddenly the forest edges open and you look out at the picturesque lake surrounded by many myths.
Keeping left, you hike up to Seejöchl. The steep ascent is rewarded with a breathtaking view of the harmonious landscape. The circular path continues to Piburg and then back down and around the lake. Returning to the bathing facility, you walk left on the signposted path back to Oetz. On the descent, solitary benches or inns invite you to rest.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination using public transit or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Oetz is located in western Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn Valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, plan the optimal route from your home location with the route planner online: https://www.google.at/maps
The following parking options are available in Oetz/Piburg:
