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Tauferberg Loop Trail - Niederthai 327

Winter Hiking · Umhausen
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    NORDIC SPORTS ARENA->Tauferberg Loop->Mauslasattel->NORDIC SPORTS ARENA
    moderate
    Distance 3.4 km
    2:00 h
    121 m
    121 m
    1,685 m
    1,564 m
    This hike starts at the car park Nordic Sports Arena in Niederthai. From there you walk along the winter hiking trail towards Tellerboden. You turn left into the signposted "Tauferbergrundgang" forest trail after about 50 meters and follow the forest path until you reach the next branch-off. Always keep to the right and continue along the forest route until it joins a narrow footpath. The snowshoe tour starts right here. Continue through the wooded area of Tauferbergwald towards Mauslasattel. From there the wide forest trail takes you back down to the football field and starting point of the snowshoe hiking tour. 
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    moderate
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    moderate

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    1,685 m
    Lowest point
    1,564 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 6.36%Forested/wild trail 51.93%Path 41.69%
    Asphalt
    0.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1.8 km
    Path
    1.4 km
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    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 winter hiking trails.

    Oetztal Tourism, T +43 5 72 00 400, umhausen@oetztal.com  

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about winter hiking can be found here

    Turn-by-turn directions

    This hike starts at the car park Nordic Sports Arena in Niederthai. From there you walk along the winter hiking trail towards Tellerboden. You turn left into the signposted "Tauferbergrundgang" forest trail after about 50 meters and follow the forest path until you reach the next branch-off. Always keep to the right and continue along the forest route until it joins a narrow footpath. The snowshoe tour starts right here. Continue through the wooded area of Tauferbergwald towards Mauslasattel. From there the wide forest trail takes you back down to the football field and starting point of the snowshoe hiking tour. 
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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

    The following parking facilities are available in Niederthai:
    • car park Nordic Sports Arena Niederthai | chargeable € 5,00 per day | 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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    47.120714, 10.964509
    DMS
    47°07'14.6"N 10°57'52.2"E
    UTM
    32T 649014 5220451
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    hiking map Umhausen-Niederthai

    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
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3.4 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    121 m
    Descent
    121 m
    Highest point
    1,685 m
    Lowest point
    1,564 m
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