Opening hours:Today closed
Place:Umhausen
:Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
VORDERE LEIERSTALALM->Erlanger Hütte->WILDGRAT
Suitable for those free from dizziness, sure-footed, and experienced climbers;
Very good physical condition, alpine experience, and mountaineering equipment (see under equipment), sometimes alpine safety gear, good weather conditions recommended
Please refer to the current weather report at: https://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, a cap, and 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 opportunity to stop for food, is necessary.
From the Vorderer Leierstalalm, hike along the wide track to a fork, where you choose the narrow ascent to the right to the Erlanger Hut. Then continue ascending towards Wettersee. Above the lake, you ascend through rocky slopes on a faint path along the east ridge of the Wildgrat. You cross two snowfields and continue hiking towards the summit ridge.
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 by public bus or local taxi services.
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
The following parking options are available in Umhausen:
