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Trail of senses Hochoetz

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    PANORAMARESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> Bielefelder Hütte -> Alte Bielefelder Hütte -> Achergergalm -> PANORAMARESTAURANT HOCHOETZ
    Open
    moderate
    Distance 6.2 km
    2:30 h
    407 m
    407 m
    2,278 m
    1,888 m
    From the Hochoetz top station via Bielefelder Hütte to the "old Bielefelder Hütte" (decayed), on the beautiful descending trail to Acherbergalm (1893 m) and back to the top station. 

    Author’s recommendation

    The pupils from the local middle school created the markers along this trek.
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    Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
    Update: August 13, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    2,278 m
    Lowest point
    1,888 m
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    Rest stops

    Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz
    Bielefelder Hütte
    Acherberg Alm

    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: www.oetztal.com

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From the Hochoetz top station via Bielefelder Hütte to the "old Bielefelder Hütte" (decayed), on the beautiful descending trail to Acherbergalm (1893 m) and back to the top station.
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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

    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:
    • Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
    • Parking next to the river (at the end of Oetz on the right hand side) – free of charge, but limited parking; camping prohibited
    • Parking Oetz town center- parking fee
    • Parking at night during several days' tours: Parking Oetz town center, the ticket is available at the tourist office Oetz. 

       

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      Parking at the Ochsengartencable car station. free parking, camping prohibited 

     

    Coordinates

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    47.212067, 10.932055
    DMS
    47°12'43.4"N 10°55'55.4"E
    UTM
    32T 646301 5230541
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass #043 | Ötztaler Alpen Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000

    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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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    6.2 km
    Duration
    2:30 h
    Ascent
    407 m
    Descent
    407 m
    Highest point
    2,278 m
    Lowest point
    1,888 m
    Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest Cableway ascent/descent

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