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Stage 3
Ötztal Trek Stage 3
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Photo: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
Explanation
- Route: Track, Climbing
- Requirements: Endurance
- Bergweg red Difficulty: no special difficulties
- Equipment: normal hiking equipment
- Accommodation: Schweinfurterhütte, Winnebachseehütte
Author’s recommendation
Niederthai (1,550 m) - Schweinfurter Hütte (2,036 m) - Winnebachseehütte (2,361 m) - descent to Gries (1,569 m)
Please note that the start and end points are not the same. If possible, take advantage of public transport. Otherwise make sure that you will get back to your car at the end of your hike.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Zwieselbach AlmSafety 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 reportTips and suggestions
Did you know that…... above Winnebachseehütte is a rock climbing garden at 2360 Meter altitude.
More details about hiking In Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/hiking
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/mapsParking
The following parking facilities are available:Niederthai:
- Sennhof Parking Lot | chargeable | Multi-day ticket available
- Lehen Village (Football Field) | chargeable | Only single-day tickets available
Umhausen:
- Umhausen Parking Mure | free of charge
- Umhausen Bischoffsplatz | chargeable | Multi-day tickets available
Coordinates
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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.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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