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waal path Fundus valley - Umhausen

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    HINTERE FUNDUSALM -> Frischmannhut -> Köfler waal path -> Köfler Scharte -> HINTERE FUNDUSALM
    moderate
    Distance 6 km
    2:03 h
    255 m
    255 m
    2,208 m
    1,953 m
    The hut-taxi takes you from Umhausen to the Hintere Fundusalm. The loneliness and the beauty of nature can be wonderfully enjoyed here. Green meadows and the crystal-clear Fundussee invite you to linger on a hot summer's day. There begins the trail to the Frischmannhut. Then the circular trail leads in the direction of Schwarze Wand and over the Köfler waal path, which is probably unique because of its exposed position above the tree line and the terrain (more than 50% consists of primary rocks) up to the Köfler Scharte at 2,084 m above sea level. From the saddle, a short path leads down to the Hintere Fundusalm, where you can again take the return trip to Umhausen by taxi. If you are still fit and you want to, you can walk down the wide forest path to Umhausen - walking time about two hours.

     

    Author’s recommendation

    Köfler Jochwaal - This irrigation system was built in the middle of the 15th century to make better use of the fields and meadows.
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,208 m
    Lowest point
    1,953 m
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    Track types

    Dirt road 30.76%Path 69.22%
    Dirt road
    1.9 km
    Path
    4.2 km
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    Rest stops

    Hintere Fundusalm
    Frischmannhütte

    Safety information

     

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

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about hiking can be found here

    Start

    Hintere Fundusalm
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.112830, 10.891340
    DMS
    47°06'46.2"N 10°53'28.8"E
    UTM
    32T 643485 5219438
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    Destination

    Hintere Fundusalm

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The hut-taxi takes you from Umhausen to the Hintere Fundusalm. There begins the trail to the Frischmannhut. Then the circular trail leads in the direction of Schwarze Wand and over the Köfler waal path, which is probably unique because of its exposed position above the tree line and the terrain (more than 50% consists of primary rocks) up to the Köfler Scharte at 2,084 m above sea level. From the saddle, a short path leads down to the Hintere Fundusalm, where you can again take the return trip to Umhausen by taxi.

    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 our 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 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

    In Umhausen the following parking facilities are available:
    • car park "Mure" | free of charge

     

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.112830, 10.891340
    DMS
    47°06'46.2"N 10°53'28.8"E
    UTM
    32T 643485 5219438
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass hiking map | scale: 1:35.000

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is not 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
    6 km
    Duration
    2:03 h
    Ascent
    255 m
    Descent
    255 m
    Highest point
    2,208 m
    Lowest point
    1,953 m
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