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Balbach Alm Hochoetz

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    PANORAMARESTAURANT HOCHOETZ --> BALBACH ALM
    easy
    Distance 1.8 km
    0:45 h
    63 m
    63 m
    2,020 m
    1,957 m
    Take the gondola Acherkogelbahn to Hochoetz. From there you follow the forest road at the left hand side. Pass by Kühtaile Alm and follow the easy way to Balbach Alm. The path is also possible for child carrier and also suitable for wheel chair with electric support. 

     

    Alternative possibility: First hiking up to Mohrenkopf and from there down to Balbach Alm: approx: 45 minutes

     

    Up from Ochsengarten through the forest: approx. 1 hour

    Author’s recommendation

    Lot's of fun for kids with "KUNOs Seilzug"
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    Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
    Update: November 13, 2024
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,020 m
    Lowest point
    1,957 m
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    Rest stops

    Kühtaile Alm
    Balbach Alm

    Safety information

    Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.com

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

    Start

    Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.212333, 10.932263
    DMS
    47°12'44.4"N 10°55'56.1"E
    UTM
    32T 646316 5230571
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    Destination

    Balbach Alm

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Take the gondola Acherkogelbahn to Hochoetz. From there you follow the forest road at the left hand side. Pass by Kühtaile Alm and follow the easy way to Balbach Alm. The path is also possible for child carrier and also suitable for wheel chair with electric support. . 

     

    Alternative possibility: First hiking up to Mohrenkopf and from there down to Balbach Alm: approx: 45 minutes

     

    Up from Ochsengarten through the forest: approx. 1 hour

    Public transport

    Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

     

    Directions

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

    Parking

    The following parking facilities are available:
    •  Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
    • Parking next to the river (at the end of Oetz on the right hand side) – free of charge, but limited parking; camping prohibited
    • Parking Oetz town center- parking fee
    • Parking at night during several days' tours: Parking Oetz town center, the ticket is available at the tourist office Oetz.
    • Parking at the Ochsengartencable car station. free parking, camping prohibited 

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.212333, 10.932263
    DMS
    47°12'44.4"N 10°55'56.1"E
    UTM
    32T 646316 5230571
    w3w 
    ///biologist.revenue.idly
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass #043 | Ötztaler Alpen Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    1.8 km
    Duration
    0:45 h
    Ascent
    63 m
    Descent
    63 m
    Highest point
    2,020 m
    Lowest point
    1,957 m
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