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Wurzbergalm - Umhausen-Niederthai

Winter Hiking · Umhausen
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    CAR PARK KÖFELS->Sägewerk->Jagdhütte->WURZBERGALM
    easy
    Distance 2.4 km
    1:00 h
    199 m
    2 m
    1,575 m
    1,375 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
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    1,575 m
    Lowest point
    1,375 m
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    Jausenstation Edelweiß
    Wurzbergalm

    Safety information

    Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/  & https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest

    The Ötztal Tourismus team will be happy to inform you personally about the nature of the winter hiking trails.

    Oetztal tourism T +43 5 72 00 300 - info@laengenfeld.com

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about winter hiking in Ötztal:

    https://www.oetztal.com/winter-hiking

    Start

    car park Köfels
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.119390, 10.917340
    DMS
    47°07'09.8"N 10°55'02.4"E
    UTM
    32T 645439 5220215
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    Destination

    Wurzbergalm

    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. 

    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 Köfels:
    • car park Köfels, payable

     

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.119390, 10.917340
    DMS
    47°07'09.8"N 10°55'02.4"E
    UTM
    32T 645439 5220215
    w3w 
    ///stealthy.brisk.skincare
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    hiking map Umhausen-Niederthai

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, is for all hikes and tours necessary.

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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
    199 m
    Descent
    2 m
    Highest point
    1,575 m
    Lowest point
    1,375 m
    Scenic Out and back Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Dog-friendly

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