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Toboggan run Horlachtal - Niederthai

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    NIEDERTHAI CAR PARK SENNHOF -> Larstigalm -> Schweinfurter Hut -> NIEDERTHAI -> NIEDERTHAI CAR PARK SENNHOF

     

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    Distance 5.9 km
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    492 m
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    1,550 m
    From the car park Sennhof (next to the Information office) you walk along the Horlachbach stream into the valley to the Larstigalm (approx. 1 h) or further to the Schweinfurter Hut (approx. 2 h). At the sun terrace of one of the two huts you enjoy the wonderful winter landscape by tyrolean delicies. Back to Niederthai you take the sledge. 

    If you want you can also walk from Niederthai the signposted "Grastal Trail" to the Larstigalm and from there further to Schweinfurter Hut. The Grastal Trail will be also prepare.

    The tobboggan run Horlachtal is open from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm.

     

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    easy
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    easy

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    2,034 m
    Lowest point
    Niederthai, 1,550 m
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    Dirt road 81.96%Path 18.03%
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    Rest stops

    Larstigalm
    Schweinfurter Hut

    Safety information

    Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html &

    https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest

    The Ötztal Tourismus team will be happy to inform you personally about the nature of the toboggan runs.

    Oetztal tourism

    T +43 57200 400

    umhausen@oetztal.com 

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about tobogganing can be found here

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From the car park Sennhof (next to the Information office) you walk along the Horlachbach stream into the valley to the Larstigalm (approx. 1 h) or further to the Schweinfurter Hut (approx. 2 h). At the sun terrace of one of the two huts you enjoy the wonderful winter landscape by tyrolean delicies. Back to Niederthai you take the sledge. 

    If you want you can walk also from Niederthai the "Grastal Trail" to the Larstigalm and from there further to the Scheinfurter Hut. The Grastal Trail will be also prepare.

    The tobboggan run Horlachtal is open from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm.

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    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 out 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 vallly 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 Niederthai the following parking facilities are available:

    • car park "Sennhof" | one day ticket for cars € 5,00, fee required from 7:00 am till 6:30 pm | more day ticket possible | the car park for people with handicap is free, please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car | Buses park for free

    Coordinates

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    47.128377, 10.967710
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    47°07'42.2"N 10°58'03.8"E
    UTM
    32T 649235 5221308
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    • winter hiking map Umhausen-Niederthai

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable outdoor clothing adapted to the weather, wind, rain, snow and sun protection, hat and gloves, as well as sturdy shoes is required. It is necessary to take a first-aid kit and a mobile phone with you, as well as sufficient provisions for tours where there is no possibility to stop for refreshments.

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    Open
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.9 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    492 m
    Highest point
    2,034 m
    Lowest point
    1,550 m
    Out and back Scenic Refreshment stops available Round trip Family-friendly continuous section

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