OETZ -> Weller Bridge -> Habichen -> OETZ
Please note the current snow and avalanche situation 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 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 on tours without dining options, is necessary.
A very comfortable, easy hike from Oetz to the idyllic Weller Bridge.
The hike starts in the center of Oetz. From here, you walk to the Ötztaler Ache and follow it along a gently ascending path upstream until you reach the Weller Bridge. The beautiful wooden bridge, the romantic winter landscape, and the loudly rushing water invite you to linger. Afterwards, you hike through the forest to Habichen, and from there you reach an asphalted path on the other side of the road that leads back to Oetz.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or getting-off point is ÖTZTAL station. Then you can conveniently and quickly travel to your desired destination through the entire valley using public transport or local taxi companies. The current bus schedule is available at: fahrplan.vvt.at
Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your journey with the route planner: To the route planner: www.google.at/maps
The following parking options are available:
Central parking lot Oetz (fee required)
Parking lot at the rafting entry point (at the end of Oetz on the right side) (fee required)
Overnight parking during multi-day tours: Central parking lot Oetz, the ticket is available from the Oetz information office.
Parking lot Acherkogelbahn (fee required)
