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Lake Ambergersee

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Ötztal

Ambergersee/Brandsee
Photo: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz, Ötztal

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SATTELE -> Amberger See -> SATTELE

Open

easy

Distance 8.7 km

3:30 h

351 m

1,770 m

1,460 m

You start at the parking place "Sattele". From there follow the hiking path through the forest to the lake Ambergersee. Enjoy the nice view from the lake to the mountain Acherkogel, which reflects in the lake.

To come back to Sattele you first walk on the wide forest road to the asphalt road and back up to Sattele.

Author’s recommendation

A visit at this lake is a local insider tip! Enjoy the silence there!

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Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz

Update: July 10, 2024

Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Experience

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Highest point

1,770 m

Lowest point

1,460 m

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Track types

Dirt road

1.7 km

Forested/wild trail

1.8 km

Path

2.5 km

Road

2.7 km

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Safety information

Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience and 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

Sattele above Ochsengarten

Coordinates:

47.231204, 10.927765

DMS

47°13'52.3"N 10°55'40.0"E

UTM

32T 645924 5232660

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Destination

Sattele above Ochsengarten

Turn-by-turn directions

To come back to Sattele you first walk on the wide forest road to the asphalt road and back up to Sattele.

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 thelongest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to theentrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the countryroads. 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 Ochsengarten:

above Ochsengarten - paid parking at the Sattele

Coordinates

47.231204, 10.927765

DMS

47°13'52.3"N 10°55'40.0"E

UTM

32T 645924 5232660

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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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Status

Open

Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

8.7 km

Duration

3:30 h

Ascent

351 m

Descent

351 m

Highest point

1,770 m

Lowest point

1,460 m

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