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Wurzbergalm - Umhausen/Köfels

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    CAR PARK KÖFELS->Jagdhütte->WURZBERGALM 

     

     

    easy
    Distance 2.4 km
    1:00 h
    214 m
    4 m
    1,575 m
    1,361 m
    From the car park in Köfels you walk through the village, pass the sawmill and further into the forest. There you follow the signs to Wurzbergalm. Continue on the level cart road, then slightly uphill and straight on through the forest. You will come across a hunting lodge next to a trail fork where you simply follow the wide trail on the right. Finally you walk easily descending to Wurzbergalm which is already in sight. 
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    easy

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    1,575 m
    Lowest point
    1,361 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 0.94%Dirt road 52.15%Forested/wild trail 1.51%Path 45.37%
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    Wurzbergalm

    Safety information

    Easy hike; suitable for beginners and walkers

    Please pay attention to the current weather report

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about hiking can be found here

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From the car park in Köfels you walk through the village, pass the sawmill and further into the forest. There you follow the signs to Wurzbergalm. Continue on the level cart road, then slightly uphill and straight on through the forest. You will come across a hunting lodge next to a trail fork where you simply follow the wide trail on the right. Finally you walk easily descending to Wurzbergalm which is already in sight. 
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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 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 Köfels there are following parking possibilities:

    • car park Köfels | one day ticket for cars € 5,00, fee required from 7:00 am till 6:30 pm, more day ticket possible | the car park for people with handicap is free, please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car

    Coordinates

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    47.117809, 10.918105
    DMS
    47°07'04.1"N 10°55'05.2"E
    UTM
    32T 645502 5220040
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass Hiking Map | Maßstab 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 no hut on the way a sncak and enough to drink 

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    2.4 km
    Duration
    1:00 h
    Ascent
    214 m
    Descent
    4 m
    Highest point
    1,575 m
    Lowest point
    1,361 m
    Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly

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