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PANORAMARESTAURANT (2.020m) -> Balanceakt -> Bielefelder Hütte (2.150m) -> Kletterkristall -> WIDIs Fotoplattform -> PANORAMARESTAURANT (2.020m)
easy
Distance 1.3 km
1:00 h
130 m
130 m
2,112 m
2,017 m
On this trail you will see the world from a jackdaw’s view: from high above! How far can you climb up the Climbing Crystal? How many mountain peaks can you see from the viewing platform? Learn the answers to these and many other interesting questions along the way. And don’t forget to smile: at the end of the trail you have the opportunity to snap a fun photo of you and WIDI.

 

Distance: 1.5K

Walking time: approx. 1 hr.

Station: Top station > Balanceakt > Bielefelder Hütte – Kletterkristall > WIDIs Fotoplattform > Top station

Refreshment stop: Bielefelder Hütte

Author’s recommendation

Do not forget! At the panoramic restaurant and the Bielefelder Hütte you get a "WIDI-Friends-Stamp"
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Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
Update: August 13, 2024
Difficulty
easy
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Highest point
2,112 m
Lowest point
2,017 m
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Track types

Dirt road 2.83%Forested/wild trail 58.79%Path 38.37%
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0 km
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0.8 km
Path
0.5 km
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Rest stops

Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz
Bielefelder Hütte

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

Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz
Coordinates:
DD
47.212276, 10.932250
DMS
47°12'44.2"N 10°55'56.1"E
UTM
32T 646315 5230565
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Destination

Bielefelder Hütte

Turn-by-turn directions

On this trail you will see the world from a jackdaw’s view: from high above! How far can you climb up the Climbing Crystal? How many mountain peaks can you see from the viewing platform? Learn the answers to these and many other interesting questions along the way. And don’t forget to smile: at the end of the trail you have the opportunity to snap a fun photo of you and WIDI.

 

Distance: 1.5K

Walking time: approx. 1 hr.

Station: Top station > Balanceakt > Bielefelder Hütte – Kletterkristall > WIDIs Fotoplattform > Top station

Refreshment stop: Bielefelder Hütte

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 facilities are available:
  • Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
  • Parking next to the river (at the end of Oetz on the right hand side) – free of charge, but limited parking; camping prohibited
  • Parking Oetz town center- parking fee
  • Parking at night during several days' tours: Parking Oetz town center, the ticket is available at the tourist office Oetz.
  •  Parking at the Ochsengartencable car station. free parking, camping prohibited 

Coordinates

DD
47.212276, 10.932250
DMS
47°12'44.2"N 10°55'56.1"E
UTM
32T 646315 5230565
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Author’s map recommendations

Kompass #043 | Ötztaler Alpen Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000

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 no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

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Difficulty
easy
Distance
1.3 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
130 m
Descent
130 m
Highest point
2,112 m
Lowest point
2,017 m
Out and back Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cableway ascent/descent

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