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Loop trail Köfler waal path - Umhausen

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    KÖFELS -> Köfler Scharte -> Köfler waal path -> Frischmannhut -> Hintere Fundusalm -> Köfler Scharte -> KÖFELS

     

    moderate
    Distance 10.5 km
    5:30 h
    953 m
    953 m
    2,208 m
    1,388 m
    After a short climb from the car park to the upper end of Köfels, follow the signs to Köfler Scharte / Frischmannhütte. First, over meadow slopes upwards, the trail soon turns into the forest and winds up in even serpentines to the Köfler Scharte. Via stone blocks the path leads to the Köfler waal path. For about two  kilometers the trail leads along an old irrigation system. After this extremely impressive path with a magnificent view  you have to cross a creek and walk over pastures until you reach the  Frischmannhut. The Hintere Fundusalm becomes visible at the descending forest path. Both rest stops are recommended, different their location. Now another short climb from the Hintere Fundusalm to the Köfler Scharte awaits, where the round ends. Downhill to Köfels you walk on the known ascent path.

    Author’s recommendation

    Köfler Jochwaal - This irrigation system was built in the middle of the 15th century to make better use of the fields and meadows.
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,208 m
    Lowest point
    1,388 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 27.79%Dirt road 2.85%Path 69.35%
    Asphalt
    2.9 km
    Dirt road
    0.3 km
    Path
    7.3 km
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    Rest stops

    Frischmann Hut
    Hintere Fundusalm

    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

     

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about hiking can be found here

    Start

    car Park Köfels
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.119964, 10.916370
    DMS
    47°07'11.9"N 10°54'58.9"E
    UTM
    32T 645364 5220277
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    Destination

    car park Köfels

    Turn-by-turn directions

    After a short climb from the car park to the upper end of Köfels, follow the signs to Köfler Scharte / Frischmannhütte. First, over meadow slopes upwards, the trail soon turns into the forest and winds up in even serpentines to the Köfler Scharte. Via stone blocks the path leads to the Köfler waal path. For about two  kilometers the trail leads along an old irrigation system. After this extremely impressive path with a magnificent view  you have to cross a creek and walk over pastures until you reach the  Frischmannhut. The Hintere Fundusalm becomes visible at the descending forest path. Now another short climb from the Hintere Fundusalm to the Köfler Scharte awaits, where the round ends. Downhill to Köfels you walk on the known ascent path.

    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 Köfels the following parking facilities are available:
    • car park Köfels | 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 

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.119964, 10.916370
    DMS
    47°07'11.9"N 10°54'58.9"E
    UTM
    32T 645364 5220277
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    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 not 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
    10.5 km
    Duration
    5:30 h
    Ascent
    953 m
    Descent
    953 m
    Highest point
    2,208 m
    Lowest point
    1,388 m
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