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Umhauser High Altitude Trail (Dr. Bernhard-Vogelweg) - Umhausen-Niederthai

Winter Hiking · Umhausen
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    MURE CAR PARK->Rosslachgasse->towards Hirschberg->Höhenweg->NIEDERTHAI

     

     

    easy
    Distance 6.1 km
    2:30 h
    541 m
    33 m
    1,572 m
    1,031 m
    From the Mure car park you follow the Roßlachgasse until you come to the crossroads old road to Niederthai. Here you walk straight on in the direction of the legendary Hirschberg area, continuing on the high altitude trail to Niederthai. All efforts will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of Umhausen on the valley floor and the mighty summits of Ötztal's Geigenkamm Alpine ridge. You can either return on foot on the old Niederthaier road or take the ski bus from the Ötztal Tourismus information office Niederthai. 

     

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    easy
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    easy

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    1,572 m
    Lowest point
    1,031 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 89.11%Dirt road 0.08%Forested/wild trail 7.03%Path 3.77%
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    0.4 km
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    Safety information

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

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

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about winter hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winter/the-full-winter-variety-in-oetztal/snowshoe-hiking.html

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From the Mure car park you follow the road through the hamlet of Roßlach until you reach the "alte Straße nach Niederthai" crossroads (old road to Niederthai). Here you walk straight on in the direction of the legendary Hirschberg area, continuing on the high altitude trail to Niederthai. All efforts will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of Umhausen on the valley floor and the mighty summits of Ötztal's Geigenkamm Alpine ridge. You can either return on foot on the old Niederthaier road or with the ski an cross country ski bus from Gasthof Stuibenfall inn. 
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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 Umhausen:
    • car park Mure, free of charge

     

    Coordinates

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    47.140202, 10.927839
    DMS
    47°08'24.7"N 10°55'40.2"E
    UTM
    32T 646179 5222547
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Winterkarte 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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    Overall difficulty
    easy

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    Distance
    6.1 km
    Duration
    2:30 h
    Ascent
    541 m
    Descent
    33 m
    Highest point
    1,572 m
    Lowest point
    1,031 m
    Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Dog-friendly Groomed snow

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