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Circuit hike Steppsteig - Umhausen-Niederthai

Winter Hiking · Umhausen
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    UMHASUEN->CAR PARK BISCHOFFSPLATZ->STUBÖBELE->STEPPSTEIG->UMHAUSEN
    easy
    Distance 5.3 km
    1:50 h
    237 m
    237 m
    1,164 m
    1,029 m
    The starting point is at the Umhausen information desk. From there you hike up through the village and continue in the direction of Niederthai. At Bischoffsplatz, follow the signposted winter hiking trail in the direction of the Stuibenfall, past the Ötzi Village and the Birds of Prey Park (only open in summer) until you reach a bridge. Cross this and you can already see the forest cafe Stuböbele. Sporty types can turn right and get to the foot of the Stuibenfall - Tyrol's largest waterfall. The hike leads past the Stuböbele forest cafe to the Steppsteig junction. Follow the winter hiking trail through the snow-covered forest and enjoy the panorama of Umhausen. At the end of the path, follow the signs to Umhausen and get back to the starting point.

    Author’s recommendation

    Snow spikes are recommended.
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,164 m
    Lowest point
    1,029 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 15.72%Forested/wild trail 29.35%Path 42.59%Road 12.31%
    Asphalt
    0.8 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1.6 km
    Path
    2.3 km
    Road
    0.7 km
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    Rest stops

    Waldcafe Stuböbele

    Safety information

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

    https://avalanche-report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07?lang=de 

    Start

    Information office Umhausen
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.139603, 10.927561
    DMS
    47°08'22.6"N 10°55'39.2"E
    UTM
    32T 646159 5222480
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    Destination

    Information office

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The starting point is at the Umhausen information desk. From there you hike up through the village and continue in the direction of Niederthai. At Bischoffsplatz, follow the signposted winter hiking trail in the direction of the Stuibenfall, past the Ötzi Village and the Birds of Prey Park (only open in summer) until you reach a bridge. Cross this and you can already see the forest cafe Stuböbele. Sporty types can turn right and get to the foot of the Stuibenfall - Tyrol's largest waterfall. The hike leads past the Stuböbele forest cafe to the Steppsteig junction. Follow the winter hiking trail through the snow-covered forest and enjoy the panorama of Umhausen. At the end of the path, follow the signs to Umhausen and get back to the starting point.

    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

    The following parking facilities are available in Umhausen:
    • car park Mure | free of charge

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.139603, 10.927561
    DMS
    47°08'22.6"N 10°55'39.2"E
    UTM
    32T 646159 5222480
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Winter map Umhausen

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, wind-, rain-, snow- and sun protection, hat and 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
    5.3 km
    Duration
    1:50 h
    Ascent
    237 m
    Descent
    237 m
    Highest point
    1,164 m
    Lowest point
    1,029 m
    Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Groomed snow

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