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Lake Pochersee

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    ISSBRÜCKE -> Knappenhaus -> POCHERSEE
    moderate
    Distance 2.9 km
    1:30 h
    284 m
    284 m
    2,015 m
    1,731 m
    From Issbrücke bridge at the edge of Mareil you take the climbing forest trail to Obere Issalm. Continue on the slightly ascending route to the Mining House (Knappenhaus) with stamp mill. Below you also find scenic lake Pochersee. Return on the same route.

     

    Author’s recommendation

    Enjoy the silence at the lake! A picknick there is very nice!
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    Update: November 13, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    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 Issbrücke bridge at the edge of Mareil you take the climbing forest trail to Obere Issalm. Continue on the slightly ascending route to the Mining House (Knappenhaus) with stamp mill. Below you also find scenic lake Pochersee. Return on the same route.

     

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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

    • Parking Issbrücke, about 5 km past Ochsengarten

     

    Coordinates

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    47.224306, 10.978961
    DMS
    47°13'27.5"N 10°58'44.3"E
    UTM
    32T 649818 5231990
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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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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    2.9 km
    Duration
    1:30 h
    Ascent
    284 m
    Descent
    284 m
    Highest point
    2,015 m
    Lowest point
    1,731 m
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