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Urkundholm

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    BRESLAUER HÜTTE -> Urkundholm -> BRESLAUER HÜTTE
    moderate
    Distance 5.3 km
    3:00 h
    1,243 m
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    3,113 m
    1,883 m
    From the Breslauer Hut you follow the ascent to the Wildspitze for a short time, but soon leave the path to the right (junction "Urkundkolm / Ötztaler Urkund). In steep hairpin bends or over small rock steps it goes up to a saddle, finally not difficult in the blockwork or on a good path to the inconspicuous summit with cross. The descent is on the ascent route.

     

    Author’s recommendation

    Reservation of the hut sleeping places necessary!
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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: November 13, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    3,113 m
    Lowest point
    1,883 m
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    Rest stops

    panorama restaurant Stablein

    Safety information

    Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.com

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

    Start

    Breslauer Hütte
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.859977, 10.914722
    DMS
    46°51'35.9"N 10°54'53.0"E
    UTM
    32T 645946 5191383
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    Destination

    Urkundholm

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From the Breslauer Hut you follow the ascent to the Wildspitze for a short time, but soon leave the path to the right (junction "Urkundkolm / Ötztaler Urkund). In steep hairpin bends or over small rock steps it goes up to a saddle, finally not difficult in the blockwork or on a good path to the inconspicuous summit with cross. The descent is on the ascent route.

     

    Public transport

    Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride 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

    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 valley 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 options are available in the mountaineering village Vent

    - In summertime in front of the village (parking machine, only coins or EC card) and at the chairlift (at the ticket office of the mountain railways)

    - In wintertime only at the chairlift

    Cost: € 5,00 per day/car

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.859977, 10.914722
    DMS
    46°51'35.9"N 10°54'53.0"E
    UTM
    32T 645946 5191383
    w3w 
    ///tamed.clash.babbles
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Ötztaler Wanderbuch | Helga Marberger | Verlag: Tyrolia

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000

    Kompass #43 | Ötztaler Alpen, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000

    Freytag&Bernd WK 251  | Ötztal, Pitztal, Kaunertal, Wildspitze  | 1:25:000

    Kompass | Bike- & Wanderkarte Ötztal | 1:35.000

    Equipment

     It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and possibly gloves. It is also important to have enough food, as well as a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.

     

    Similar routes nearby

    • Feldkögele
    • Hörnle
    • Lake Brizzisee
    • Around Vent
    • Bergtour mit Michi Wohlleben
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.3 km
    Duration
    3:00 h
    Ascent
    1,243 m
    Highest point
    3,113 m
    Lowest point
    1,883 m
    Scenic Refreshment stops available

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