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Reich Alm - Umhausen

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    UMHAUSEN CAR PARK MURE ->Farster street->Farst->REICH ALM 
    moderate
    Distance 6.7 km
    3:00 h
    986 m
    87 m
    2,020 m
    1,019 m
    Start of this moderate hiking tour is the car park "Mure" in the center of Umhausen. Below the cemetery the hiking trail goes through the meadows and past the chapel till the base of the mountain (Farst). Therefrom you walk approx. 1 hour to "Farst". At the top is an amazing view till the "Gurgler Kamm". Above the houses you find signpost to "Reich Alm"(closed). The way is varied, sometimes steeper, sometimes more gentle. Attention at the last piece, it is very steep. At the end there is a view at the alpine pastures and the mountain. 

     

    Tipp: to Farst there drives also a Taxi 

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,020 m
    Lowest point
    1,019 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 43.77%Dirt road 25.45%Forested/wild trail 3.57%Path 27.19%
    Asphalt
    2.9 km
    Dirt road
    1.7 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.2 km
    Path
    1.8 km
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    Rest stops

    Jausenstation Farst

    Safety information

    Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed an 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 Mure
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.140501, 10.927949
    DMS
    47°08'25.8"N 10°55'40.6"E
    UTM
    32T 646186 5222580
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    Destination

    Reich Alm

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Start of this moderate hiking tour is the car park "Mure" in the center of Umhausen. Below the cemetery the hiking trail goes through the meadows and past the chapel till the base of the mountain (Farst). Therefrom you walk approx. 1 hour to "Farst". At the top is an amazing view till the "Gurgler Kamm". Above the houses you find signpost to "Reich Alm"(closed). The way is varied, sometimes steeper, sometimes more gentle. Attention at the last piece, it is very steep. At the end there is a view at the alpine pastures and the mountain. 

    Tipp: To Farst there is also an option to take a Taxi. Contact: Taxi Scharfetter, T +43 (0) 5255 5858  

    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 the 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

    There are the following parking possibilities in Umhausen:
    • car park Mure | free of charge

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.140501, 10.927949
    DMS
    47°08'25.8"N 10°55'40.6"E
    UTM
    32T 646186 5222580
    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 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
    6.7 km
    Duration
    3:00 h
    Ascent
    986 m
    Descent
    87 m
    Highest point
    2,020 m
    Lowest point
    1,019 m
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