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Winter Hiking recommended route

Besinnungsweg - Längenfeld/Gries 250

Winter Hiking · Laengenfeld
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  • Gries im Winter
    Gries im Winter
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GRIES -> Kirche -> Aussichtskanzel -> GRIES
easy
Distance 3.1 km
0:50 h
85 m
85 m
1,625 m
1,544 m
The  church Maria Hilf, starting point of the contemplation path, is spiritually and contemplatively on the circular walk. This leads slightly uphill through the snowy meadows and forests of Gries, following the way to the newly built viewing platform. From here you have a wonderful view of the small mountain village, in the background the striking mountains of the Stubai Alps with the Schrankogel and the Mutterberger Seespitze. Slightly downhill leads the beautifully landscaped trail to the collegiate chapel. After crossing the Grieser Landesstraße you follow the Fischbach back to the starting point.
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Update: March 19, 2024
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,625 m
Lowest point
1,544 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Asphalt 7.25%Dirt road 33.40%Forested/wild trail 59.35%
Asphalt
0.2 km
Dirt road
1 km
Forested/wild trail
1.9 km
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Safety information

Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/  & https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest

The Ötztal Tourismus team will be happy to inform you personally about the nature of the winter hiking trails.

Oetztal tourism T +43 5 72 00 300 - info@laengenfeld.com

Tips and suggestions

More details about winter hiking in Ötztal:

https://www.oetztal.com/winter-hiking

Start

Church in Gries
Coordinates:
DD
47.071558, 11.020535
DMS
47°04'17.6"N 11°01'13.9"E
UTM
32T 653404 5215097
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Destination

at the starting point

Turn-by-turn directions

From the  church in Gries, follow the steadily ascending path to the viewing platform. The way back to the monastery chapel leads slightly downhill. The last part back to the starting point leads along the Fischbach.

Public transport

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

Directions

The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the

longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the

entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country

roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking spaces are available:
  • Church in Gries - free
  • Parking on the outskirts of Gries - (chargeable)

Coordinates

DD
47.071558, 11.020535
DMS
47°04'17.6"N 11°01'13.9"E
UTM
32T 653404 5215097
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Author’s map recommendations

Map from Längenfeld

Equipment

Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, is for all hikes and tours necessary.

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Difficulty
easy
Distance
3.1 km
Duration
0:50 h
Ascent
85 m
Descent
85 m
Highest point
1,625 m
Lowest point
1,544 m
Round trip Scenic Family-friendly Groomed snow

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