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Gehsteigalm - Erlanger Hütte - Umhausen

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    GEHSTEIGALM -> ERLANGER HUT 
    difficult
    Distance 5.1 km
    3:00 h
    942 m
    292 m
    2,538 m
    1,884 m
    The start is by the „Gehsteigalm” above Tumpen. From there you walk on the left side a fine line uphill. At first you walk in the direction northeast and on the crossroad left. After a while you see the hut, but from there you walk on a beautiful highway. At the end you have to climb up, but there is a rope that will help you.

     

    Tipp: Till the Gehsteigalm you can drive with the taxi. Taxi Scharfetter T +43 (0) 5255 5858

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    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    2,538 m
    Lowest point
    1,884 m
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    5.1 km
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    Rest stops

    Erlanger Hut

    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

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about hiking can be found here 

    Start

    Gehsteigalm
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.157308, 10.890288
    DMS
    47°09'26.3"N 10°53'25.0"E
    UTM
    32T 643286 5224378
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    Destination

    Erlanger Hut

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The start is by the „Gehsteigalm” above Tumpen. From there you walk on the left side a fine line uphill. At first you walk in the direction northeast and on the crossroad left. After a while you see the hut, but from there you walk on a beautiful highway. At the end you have to climb up, but there is a rope that will help you.

     

    Tipp: Till the Gehsteigalm you can drive with the taxi. Taxi Scharfetter T +43 (0) 5255 5858

    Public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station in 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 card drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tyrol, 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 options are available in Tumpen:
    • car park primary school Tumpen | free of charge 

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.157308, 10.890288
    DMS
    47°09'26.3"N 10°53'25.0"E
    UTM
    32T 643286 5224378
    w3w 
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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. 

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    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.1 km
    Duration
    3:00 h
    Ascent
    942 m
    Descent
    292 m
    Highest point
    2,538 m
    Lowest point
    1,884 m
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