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Zwölferköpfl peak

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    PARKPLATZ ISSBRÜCKE -> ZWÖLFERKÖPFL
    moderate
    Distance 2.1 km
    2:00 h
    519 m
    1 m
    2,253 m
    1,731 m
    Start at the parkin place or bus stop Issbrücke. From there hike up through the forest on the steep trail and pass by "Obere Issalm" (closed). At the crosspoint keep right and hike up to Zwölferköpfl peak. From there you will have a great view to Kühtai and the Inn-valley.

    Author’s recommendation

    You can reacht the paek also from the hiking area Hochoetz via Balbach Alm.
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    Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
    Update: December 20, 2024
    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Lowest point
    1,731 m
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    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

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Start at the parkin place or bus stop Issbrücke. From there hike up through the forest on the steep trail and pass by Obere Issalm. At the crosspoint keep right and hike up to Zwölferköpfl peak.
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    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

    Issbrücke Parking

    Coordinates

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    47.224328, 10.978921
    DMS
    47°13'27.6"N 10°58'44.1"E
    UTM
    32T 649815 5231992
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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, wind-, rain-, snow- and sun protection, hat and 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
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    2.1 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    519 m
    Descent
    1 m
    Highest point
    2,253 m
    Lowest point
    1,731 m
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