OETZ -> Brandach bridge -> Linden forest -> Habichen -> lower Ebele -> upper Ebele -> Kalvarienberg -> Acherkogel gondola -> Brandach bridge -> OETZ
Please note the current snow and avalanche report for the coming days: www.oetztal.com/en/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, hat and gloves are required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a tour map, as well as sufficient provisions for tours without dining options is necessary.
Starting point is the central parking lot in Oetz. From there, walk gently uphill along the Ötztaler Ache, passing the Brandach bridge until you reach a small forest. Here, keep to the left and hike through the beautiful forest to the Hotel Waldhof. Cross the street there and pass the front part of Habichen until you reach a junction towards "Ebele." Follow this path. The partly steep hiking trail can become very icy, so caution is advised! After a short time, you pass the "lower Ebele" platform. Here, the view stretches downhill towards Oetz. The path then leads steeply to the "upper Ebele" viewing platform, which offers a great view over the village of Habichen. Continue along the path until you reach a wide forest road. This then winds downhill through the forest, past the chapel on the Kalvarienberg, to the Acherkogel gondola lift. From there, continue towards Hautstraße and then cross it. The path then leads back to the Brandach bridge, followed by the original path back to the town center.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop and exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi companies. Current bus timetable available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
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