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Höfle - Bichl - Niederthai

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    NIEDERTHAI CAR PARK SENNHOF -> Höfle -> BICHL
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    Distance 1.7 km
    0:40 h
    61 m
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    1,600 m
    1,540 m
    Starting point is the car park "Sennhof", next to the Information Office in Niederthai. From there you go over the wooden bridge and turn left by the fire station in the direction of the hamlets Höfle-Bichl. At the hamlet Höfle, the road continues on the right up to the hamlet Bichl. Once at the top you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Ötztal.

    Author’s recommendation

    Since the path is mostly flat, it is also suitable for wheelchair user and children's push chair. (forest track & gravel path)
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    easy
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    easy

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    1,600 m
    Lowest point
    1,540 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 99.99%
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    1.7 km
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    Rest stops

    Gästehaus Bichl

    Safety information

    Easy hike; suitable for beginners and walkers

    Please pay attention to the current weather report

     

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about hiking can be found here

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Starting point is the car park "Sennhof", next to the Information Office in Niederthai. From there you go over the wooden bridge and turn left by the fire station in the direction of the hamlets Höfle-Bichl. At the hamlet Höfle, the road continues on the right up to the hamlet Bichl. Once at the top you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Ötztal. 
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    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 Niederthai the following parking facilities are available:
    • car park "Sennhof" | one day ticket for cars € 5,00, fee required from 7:00 am till 6:30 pm | the car park for people with handicap is free, please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car | Buses park for free

    Coordinates

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    47.128151, 10.967782
    DMS
    47°07'41.3"N 10°58'04.0"E
    UTM
    32T 649241 5221283
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    • Kompass Hiking map | scale: 1:35.000
    • Resort Information Umhausen Summer

    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 not hut on the way a snack and enough to drink. 

     

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    1.7 km
    Duration
    0:40 h
    Ascent
    61 m
    Descent
    1 m
    Highest point
    1,600 m
    Lowest point
    1,540 m
    Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Suitable for strollers Accessibility Linear route

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