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Tipp! Schaferkreuz special sun down experience

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    ACHERKOGELBAHN BERGSTATION --> Schaferkreuz --> ACHERKOGELBAHN BERGSTATION
    easy
    Distance 2.2 km
    1:00 h
    173 m
    173 m
    2,190 m
    2,017 m
    The starting point of this short hike to the “Schaferkreuz” is the Acherkogelbahn mountain station. From here you walk straight ahead until you reach a narrow path which leads slightly right and uphill. After approximately 250m you come to a wide forest path, which you leave after 60 meters and meander up the next narrow path. After approximately 300 m you will reach a junction. Here you follow the path to your left. This path traverses comfortably upwards and opens a fantastic view over the Ötztal Alps and the Mieminger mountain chain. After around 400 carefree meters you reach the Schaferkreuz, where you, once again, can enjoy the stunning panorama to the fullest. If you lucky you can experience a spectacular sky at dusk. Definitely worth having a go.

     

    The descent follows the same route back downwards.

    Author’s recommendation

    Take advantage of the sunset rides and experience impressive celestial beauty during twilight.
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    Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
    Update: November 12, 2024
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,190 m
    Lowest point
    2,017 m
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    Track types

    Dirt road 9.51%Forested/wild trail 42.01%Path 46.60%Unknown 1.86%
    Dirt road
    0.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.9 km
    Path
    1 km
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    Rest stops

    Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz
    Chrystal bar Hochoetz
    WIDIs Bistro

    Safety information

    Easy to moderate trail; suitable for beginners. Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

    Start

    Bergstation Acherkogelbahn
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.212238, 10.932196
    DMS
    47°12'44.1"N 10°55'55.9"E
    UTM
    32T 646311 5230560
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    Destination

    Bergstation Acherkogelbahn

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The starting point of this short hike to the “Schaferkreuz” is the Acherkogelbahn mountain station. From here you walk straight ahead until you reach a narrow path which leads slightly right and uphill. After approximately 250m you come to a wide forest path, which you leave after 60 meters and meander up the next narrow path. After approximately 300 m you will reach a junction. Here you follow the path to your left. This path traverses comfortably upwards and opens a fantastic view over the Ötztal Alps and the Mieminger mountain chain. After around 400 carefree meters you reach the Schaferkreuz, where you, once again, can enjoy the stunning panorama to the fullest. If you lucky you can experience a spectacular sky at dusk. Definitely worth having a go.

     

    The descent follows the same route back downwards.

    Public transport

    Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing train journey 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

    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 through the Ötztal. 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

    Bei der Acherkogelbahn stehn Parkplätze zur Verfügung

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.212238, 10.932196
    DMS
    47°12'44.1"N 10°55'55.9"E
    UTM
    32T 646311 5230560
    w3w 
    ///recollect.ballads.imprisoned
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothing, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, gloves, first-aid kid, mobile phone and a walking map are for all hikes and tours recommended. If there is no hut on the way, we suggest to bring 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
    2.2 km
    Duration
    1:00 h
    Ascent
    173 m
    Descent
    173 m
    Highest point
    2,190 m
    Lowest point
    2,017 m
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