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Oetz - Lake Piburger See - Oetz

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    OETZ -> Piburger See -> Wellerbrücke -> OETZ
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    Distance 7 km
    2:30 h
    465 m
    465 m
    959 m
    776 m
    Walk from the village center of Oetz next to the river to "Brandach-bridge"/Rafting entrance. Cross the bridge and follow the trail first over the fields and the through the forest up to the lake Piburger See. Walk around the lake. On your way back, you take the forest road and the Weller-bridge to come back to Oetz. 

    Author’s recommendation

    Der Piburger see ist mit bis zu 24° der wärmste Naturbadesee Tirols. 

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    Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
    Update: November 13, 2024
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    959 m
    Lowest point
    776 m
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    Rest stops

    Gasthaus Seehäusl am Piburger See
    Restaurant at Lake Piburger See

    Safety information

    Easy hiking trail, particularly suitable for beginners. Please mind the current weather forecast at www.oetztal.com

    Tips and suggestions

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

    Start

    Oetz
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.202675, 10.897470
    DMS
    47°12'09.6"N 10°53'50.9"E
    UTM
    32T 643707 5229433
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    Destination

    Oetz

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Walk from the village center of Oetz next to the river to "Brandach-bridge"/Rafting entrance. Cross the bridge and follow the trail first over the fields and the through the forest up to the lake Piburger See. Walk around the lake. On your way back, you take the forest road and the Weller-bridge to come back to Oetz. 

    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
    47.202675, 10.897470
    DMS
    47°12'09.6"N 10°53'50.9"E
    UTM
    32T 643707 5229433
    w3w 
    ///dimness.versatile.slavish
    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
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    7 km
    Duration
    2:30 h
    Ascent
    465 m
    Descent
    465 m
    Highest point
    959 m
    Lowest point
    776 m
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