Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Route 6

Umhausen / Ötztal Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 36.1 km
Duration: 14:00 h

STAGE 21 – 22Frischmannhütte (2,192 m) – Fundusfeiler (3,079 m) – Erlanger Hütte (2,541 m) – Forchheimer Route – Maisalm (1,631 m) – Ötztal Station (704 m)

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 36.1 km
  • Duration: 14:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,906 hm
  • Elevation downhill:3,413 hm
Highest point3,059 m

Starting point

Frischmann Hut

Finishing point

Ötztal Station
  • Fitness level 4 / 6

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Equipment

Wearing hiking gear such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat and possibly gloves are recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map.
Source: TVB Ötztal Tourismus

Description

ACROSS GEIGENKAMM – FORCHHEIMER ROUTEElevation gain: 1,750 m ascent; 3,250 m descent Distance: 29 kmThe last route of the Ötztal Trek takes place over 2 stages, whereby it makes sense to stay overnight during the last stage. Otherwise, one would have to manage about 2,350 m of descent in one day! From the Erlanger Hütte, the very scenic Forchheimer Route continues!


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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transportation or local taxi companies! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    Umhausen is located in western Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your car journey, plan the optimal travel route from your hometown with the route planner online:  https://www.google.at/maps


    The following parking options are available in Umhausen:

    • Umhausen Parking Mure - free of charge
    • Umhausen Bischoffsplatz - paid from 07:00 to 18:30
    • Köfels Parking Lot (paid)

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