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Fundusfeiler - Umhausen

Mountain Hike · Umhausen
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HINTERE FUNDUSALM->Frischmann hut->Feilerscharte->FUNDUSFEILER
difficult
Distance 4.5 km
3:00 h
1,109 m
1,109 m
3,079 m
1,964 m
The mountain tour starts by the Hintere Fundusalm (Hut taxi) from there you walk to the Frischmannhütte. From there follow the narrow and steep path towards Feilerscharte Saddle (2926 m). From Feilerscharte it’s another 30 minutes to the peak. You can either backtrack or hike down through Leierstal.

 

Tip: hike from Frischmannhütte via Fundusfeiler and along Forchheimer High Elevation Trail to Erlanger Hütte. You can organize a “Hüttentaxi” to Hintere Fundusalm.

 

Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
3,079 m
Lowest point
1,964 m
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Track types

Dirt road 41.72%Path 58.27%
Dirt road
1.9 km
Path
2.6 km
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Safety information

For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted, Very good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, good weather conditions recommended.

Please pay attention to the current weather report

Tips and suggestions

  • a part of the "Ötztal Trek" stage
  • More information about hiking can be found here

Start

Hintere Fundusalm
Coordinates:
DD
47.112830, 10.891340
DMS
47°06'46.2"N 10°53'28.8"E
UTM
32T 643485 5219438
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Destination

Fundusfeiler

Turn-by-turn directions

The mountain tour starts by the Hintere Fundusalm (Hut taxi) from there you walk to the Frischmannhütte. From there follow the narrow and steep path towards Feilerscharte Saddle (2926 m). From Feilerscharte it’s another 30 minutes to the peak. You can either backtrack or hike down through Leierstal.

 

Tip: hike from Frischmannhütte via Fundusfeiler and along Forchheimer High Elevation Trail to Erlanger Hütte. You can organize a “Hüttentaxi” to Hintere Fundusalm.

 

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

In Umhausen the following parking facilities are available:
  • car park "Mure" (center Umhausen) | free of charge

Coordinates

DD
47.112830, 10.891340
DMS
47°06'46.2"N 10°53'28.8"E
UTM
32T 643485 5219438
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Author’s map recommendations

Kompass hiking map | scale: 1:35.000

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.

Similar routes nearby

  • Blockkogel - Umhausen-Niederthai
  • Wenderkogel - Umhausen-Niederthai
  • Wildgrat - Umhausen-Niederthai
  • Erlanger Hütte - Umhausen-Niederthai
  • Hemerkogel 2.759m - Umhausen-Niederthai
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Difficulty
difficult
Distance
4.5 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
1,109 m
Descent
1,109 m
Highest point
3,079 m
Lowest point
1,964 m
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