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Hochoetz - hiking down to Oetz via Stufenreich

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    PANORAMARESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> Stufenreich -> Schlatt -> Klingenburg -> OETZ
    moderate
    Distance 9.8 km
    2:30 h
    84 m
    1,200 m
    2,020 m
    820 m
    From the Panorama Restaurant in Hochoetz you walke down to alte Kühtaile Alm. Keep left and follow the forest road. After a double curve turn left again and follow the hiking path down to Stufenreich. In Stufenreich you follow the path through the fields to Klingenburg. Cross the road and walk down to the viewing platform "Hexenplatte". You pass by the church and follow the hiking path to the right hand side to "Kalvarienberg" chapell. From the chapell you can easy walk down to the cable car station. 
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    Update: November 13, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,020 m
    Lowest point
    820 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 6.77%Dirt road 5.20%Forested/wild trail 4.90%Path 1.50%Road 0.58%Unknown 81.02%
    Asphalt
    0.7 km
    Dirt road
    0.5 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.5 km
    Path
    0.1 km
    Road
    0.1 km
    Unknown
    8 km
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    Rest stops

    Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz
    WIDIs Bistro
    Chrystal bar Hochoetz

    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 information about hiking in Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern

    Start

    Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.212404, 10.932279
    DMS
    47°12'44.7"N 10°55'56.2"E
    UTM
    32T 646317 5230579
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    Destination

    Oetz

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From the Panorama Restaurant in Hochoetz you walke down to alte Kühtaile Alm. Keep left and follow the forest road. After a double curve turn left again and follow the hiking path down to Stufenreich. In Stufenreich you follow the path through the fields to Klingenburg. Cross the road and walk down to the viewing platform "Hexenplatte". You pass by the church and follow the hiking path to the right hand side to "Kalvarienberg" chapell. From the chapell you can easy walk down to the cable car station. 

    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.

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.212404, 10.932279
    DMS
    47°12'44.7"N 10°55'56.2"E
    UTM
    32T 646317 5230579
    w3w 
    ///bonuses.exploration.craftily
    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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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9.8 km
    Duration
    2:30 h
    Ascent
    84 m
    Descent
    1,200 m
    Highest point
    2,020 m
    Lowest point
    820 m
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