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Hemerkogel - Niederthai

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    CAR PARK LEHEN -> Hemerach hut -> Hemerkogel -> Grastalsee -> Grastal -> car park Sennhof -> CAR PARK LEHEN

     

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

    The hiking trail from Mauslasattel towards Hemerkogel will be closed due to wood work with a cable line from September 16th 2024 to October 18th 2024! Alternatively, the wide forest road to Hemerachalm and further to Hemerkogel can be used. However, longer waiting times may occur here.

    difficult
    Distance 13.4 km
    7:00 h
    1,240 m
    1,231 m
    2,732 m
    1,540 m
    The hiking starts by the car park Lehen in Niederthai. From there you walk in the direction to "Wiesle", but than you walk to the "untere und obere Hemerach hut". You pass the huts and walk to the Hemerkogel. On the top you have a amazing view. If you want to walk the same way back or the the grastal lake. From there you walk through the valley back to Niederthai. 
    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    2,732 m
    Lowest point
    1,540 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 7.92%Dirt road 5.55%Forested/wild trail 5.84%Path 80.67%
    Asphalt
    1.1 km
    Dirt road
    0.7 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.8 km
    Path
    10.8 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

    More information about hiking can be found here

    Start

    car park "Lehen"
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.120880, 10.966111
    DMS
    47°07'15.2"N 10°57'58.0"E
    UTM
    32T 649135 5220472
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    Destination

    car park "Lehen"

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The hiking starts by the car park Lehen in Niederthai. From there you walk in the direction to "Wiesle", but than you walk to the "untere und obere Hemerach hut". You pass the huts and walk to the Hemerkogel. If you want to walk the same way back or the the grastal lake. From there you walk through the valley back to Niederthai. 

    Public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Bahnhof ÖTZTAL. 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 facilities are available in Niederthai:
    • car park "Lehen" (football field Niederthai) | one day ticket for cars € 5,00 | the car park for people with handicap is free, please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.120880, 10.966111
    DMS
    47°07'15.2"N 10°57'58.0"E
    UTM
    32T 649135 5220472
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Ötztaler Wanderbuch

    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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    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    13.4 km
    Duration
    7:00 h
    Ascent
    1,240 m
    Descent
    1,231 m
    Highest point
    2,732 m
    Lowest point
    1,540 m
    Round trip Scenic Summit route

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