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Zwieselbachalm - Niederthai

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    NIEDERTHAI -> car park Sennhof -> Larstigalm -> Klein Horlachalm -> Groß Horlachalm -> Schweinfurter Hut -> ZWIESELBACHALM
    easy
    Distance 6.4 km
    2:20 h
    514 m
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    2,054 m
    1,540 m
    The hike starts in Niederthai at the car park Sennhof (next to the Information office). From there you follow the always slightly rising forest path along the Horlachbach into the Horlachtal. After about an hour you reach the Larstigalm and walk comfortably past it. The path leads up a little steeper and then flat on to a bridge. There you either follow the forest path past the Klein Horlachalm and Groß Horlachalm or the narrow summer hiking trail directly in front of the bridge on the right through open terrain to the Schweinfurter hut. From there you walk into the Zwieselbachvalley and after about 20 minutes you reach the Zwieselbachalm. This Alm is not managed. You can still think about it, if you would like to stop on the Larstigalm, the Klein Hoarlachalm or the Schweinfurt hut when ascending or descending. From the starting point in Niederthai or for the way back, there are as an alternatively offer the two mountain trails Grastal- and Bergmahderweg.
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,054 m
    Lowest point
    1,540 m
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    Track types

    Dirt road 97.17%Forested/wild trail 2.82%
    Dirt road
    6.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.2 km
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    Rest stops

    Larstigalm
    Kleinhorlachalm
    Schweinfurter Hut
    Zwieselbach Alm

    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 

     

    Start

    car park Sennhof
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.128361, 10.967659
    DMS
    47°07'42.1"N 10°58'03.6"E
    UTM
    32T 649231 5221306
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    Destination

    Zwieselbachalm

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The hike starts in Niederthai at the car park Sennhof (next to the Information office). From there you follow the always slightly rising forest path along the Horlachbach into the Horlachtal. After about an hour you reach the Larstigalm and walk comfortably past it. The path leads up a little steeper and then flat on to a bridge. There you either follow the forest path past the Klein Horlachalm and Groß Horlachalm or the narrow summer hiking trail directly in front of the bridge on the right through open terrain to the Schweinfurter hut. From there you walk into the Zwieselbachvalley and after about 20 minutes you reach the Zwieselbachalm. 

     

    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 Niederthai the following parking facilities are available:
    • car park "Sennhof" | one day ticket for cars € 5,00, fee required from 7:00 am till 6:30 pm | the car park for people with handicap is free, please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car | Buses park for free

     

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.128361, 10.967659
    DMS
    47°07'42.1"N 10°58'03.6"E
    UTM
    32T 649231 5221306
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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. 

     

    Similar routes nearby

    • Grastalsee - Niederthai
    • Jausenstation Wiesle - Niederthai
    • Hochreichkopf - Niederthai
    • circular walk Bergmahderweg - Niederthai
    • Larstigalm - Niederthai
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    6.4 km
    Duration
    2:20 h
    Ascent
    514 m
    Highest point
    2,054 m
    Lowest point
    1,540 m
    Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Linear route Suitable for strollers

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