Mountain hikes Wenderkogel - Umhausen-Niederthai

Umhausen / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 8.8 km
Duration: 4:30 h

KÖFELS->Wenderkogel->Schartle->KÖFELS

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 8.8 km
  • Duration: 4:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:929 hm
  • Elevation downhill:955 hm
Highest point2,189 m

Starting point

Parking lot Köfels

Finishing point

Parking lot Köfels
  • Fitness level 5 / 6

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Equipment

For climbers who are not afraid of heights, sure-footed, and highly experienced in high alpine environments;

Excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, safety and orientation aids, good weather conditions recommended.

Please note the current weather report

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 catering options, is necessary. 

Source: Ötztal

Description

You start at the parking lot in Köfels, walk through the village and then turn left towards Schartle/Fundustal. At the junction Wenderkogel / Fundustal, you then go right over the stones to Wenderkogel. Once there, you can enjoy the unique view over Umhausen-Niederthai. On the way back, you go through the forest again to Köfels. 


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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, you can travel comfortably and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination.

    The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at 

  • Parking

    Parking lot Köfels

    The parking lot is subject to a fee from 07:00 to 18:30 and is managed in both summer and winter.

    • Day ticket car € 6.00 | no card payment possible coins ONLY

    • Guests with disabilities park for free - ID must be clearly displayed

    • No multi-day ticket possible

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