OETZ -> Gerry Friedle Way -> Habicher Lake -> Edge Path -> Kohlstatt -> Brandach Bridge -> OETZThe edge path to Kohlstatt/ or to the junction of Elsingerweg is closed.
Please note the current snow and avalanche report for the coming days: www.oetztal.com/de/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, is required for all hikes and routes. Bringing a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a map, as well as sufficient provisions for tours without the possibility of refreshments, is necessary.
Follow the Ötztaler Ache on a wide, gently ascending walking path downstream to the junction towards Habichen. On the newly created winter hiking trail, go uphill through the forest. At the next crossing, turn right onto a meadow path and then right again onto the paved path to Habicher Lake. From Habicher Lake, return to the main path.
Once there, turn left and follow the edge path on the wide trail through the forest uphill to Kohlstatt, then keep right and hike the wide forest road back to Oetz.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you travel conveniently and quickly with public transit or local taxis through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
The following parking options are available:
