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Dortmunder Hütte - Schweinfurter Hütte

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    KÜHTAI -> Dortmunder Hütte -> Finstertaler Stausee -> Finstertaler Scharte -> Schweinfurter Hütte
    moderate
    Distance 9.9 km
    4:00 h
    900 m
    800 m
    2,778 m
    1,948 m
    Dortmunder Hut (1.949 m) - Finstertaler Scharte Ridge (2.780 m) - Schweinfurter Hut (2.028 m)

     

    ATTENION! The hiking trail from the "Niederreichscharte" through the "Längental" to the "Speicher Längental/Dortmunder hut" is blocked!

     

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    Update: March 19, 2024
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    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    2,778 m
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    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:

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Starting at Dortmunder Hut, ascending to Finstertaler Stausee reservoir. Walk along the lakeshore to Finstertaler Scharte ridge. Follow the way down via "Weite Kar" to Schweinfurter Hut.
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    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

    Ochsengarten is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps

     

    Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Ochsengarten:
    • Ochsengarten Large public parking - opposite, or next to the valley station Ochsengartenbahn
    • Ochsengarten in the center vis á vis from our information office & Opposite the GH Bergland
    • Ochsengarten at the end of the line, in the direction of Kühtai, at the school, above Ochsengarten - paid parking) at the Sattele starting point WI-Wandergebiet, or SU-Wanderwandergebiet Feldringalm

    Coordinates

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    47.211480, 11.008510
    DMS
    47°12'41.3"N 11°00'30.6"E
    UTM
    32T 652092 5230622
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Mayr WAnderkarte 1:35000

    Equipment

    It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as outdoor clothing, weather-resistant outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and gloves. It is also important to have sufficient food and a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.

     

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    • Atterkarjöchl 2976m - Längenfeld
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9.9 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    900 m
    Descent
    800 m
    Highest point
    2,778 m
    Lowest point
    1,948 m
    Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Ridge Ridge crossing

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