Long Distance Hiking recommended route Stage 20

Ötztal Trek Stage 20

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  • Hauerseehütte
    Hauerseehütte
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Hauerseehütte (2.383 m) –> Felderjöchl (2.797 m) –> Frischmannhütte (2.192 m)
moderate
Distance 6.4 km
3:00 h
610 m
825 m
2,795 m
2,188 m
  • Route: Climbing
  • Requirements: Step safety, dizziness;
  • Mountain path black
  • Difficulties: no special difficulties
  • Equipment: normal hiking equipment; (Hauerseehütte not farmed)
  • Huts: Hauersee hut (self-catering), Frischmann Hut Crossing
  • Acess / exit point: From Unterried or Oberried (municipality of Längenfeld) to Hauerseehütte (approx. 3,75 h ascent, approx. 2,5 h descent);
    from Umhausen to the Frischmannhütte (about 3,5 h ascent, approx. 2,5 h descent),
    alternatively taxish shuttle from Umhausen to the Hinter Fundusalm - then another 30 min ascent to the Frischmannhütte)
    from Köfels (municipality of Umhausen) to the Frischmannhütte (about 2,5 h ascent, about 2 h descent)
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Author
Roland Grüner 
Update: April 26, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
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Highest point
2,795 m
Lowest point
2,188 m
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Rest stops

Hauerseehütte
Frischmann Hut

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

Did you know that…

...Geigenkamm mountain range is surrounded by thirty summits higher than3000 meters?


More details about hiking In Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/hiking 

Start

Hauerseehütte
Coordinates:
DD
47.058341, 10.917621
DMS
47°03'30.0"N 10°55'03.4"E
UTM
32T 645627 5213431
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Destination

Frischmannhütte

Turn-by-turn directions

LAKE HIKE ON MITTLERER GEIGENKAMM

The first awe-inspiring mountain lake can be found right next to Hauerseehütte and also gave its name to the hut. Here the trail descends moderately past lake Unterer Spitzigsee, then climbs gently in a north-western direction through picture-book Innerbergtal side valley and crosses the slopes above Felderkar cirque. Then a more strenuous section is on the program: the trail switchbacks steeply up to lake Weißer See below Felderjöchl (2800 m), the saddle you have to cross to get to Frischmannhütte.
The footpath travels to the right of the lake and climbs in switchbacks through very steep and rocky terrain towards scenic Felderjöchl (fixed cables). From the saddle the trail drops steeply at the beginning and then levels out and continues through Fernerkar below Ploderferner glacier. Later ther oute descends quickly east of Griesköpfe peaks and through high Alpinemeadows and pasturelands in full bloom to Frischmannhütte.

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

The following parking facilities are in Längenfeld:

Längenfeld:

- Parking lot in Lehn near the Heimatmuseum | chargeable | more information about multi-day tickets at +43 57200 300

- Parking lot Oberried – Climbing Garden | chargeable  | more information about multi-day tickets at +43 57200 300

 

Umhausen:

- Parking lot Mure | free of charge

- Bischoffsplatz | chargeable  

Coordinates

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47.058341, 10.917621
DMS
47°03'30.0"N 10°55'03.4"E
UTM
32T 645627 5213431
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Author’s map recommendations

Kompass Hiking Map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)

Equipment

Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, 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.

Hauerseehütte not staffed

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6.4 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
610 m
Descent
825 m
Highest point
2,795 m
Lowest point
2,188 m
Scenic Linear route Refreshment stops available

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