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3 summit route (Narrenkogel – Poschachkogel – Peistakogel) - Umhausen-Niederthai
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NarrenkogelPhoto: Ötztal
From Niederthai you ascend towards Narrenkogel and then continue hiking over the ridge to Poschachkogel. After a short rest, the descent into Grue follows, and then it goes uphill again to Gruesee. From Gruesee, the path continues along the mountainside and later along the mountain ridge to the 3rd summit - Peistakogel. After a generous rest, you hike back to Gruejoch from where the descent to Finstertaler Sennhütte (not operated) takes place. You can now either continue up to Schweinfurter Hütte or hike via the Horlachtalweg back to Niederthai.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers;
Good physical condition, mountain experience and equipment (see under equipment) necessary
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Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination using public local transport or local taxi companies! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car journey to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Travel by car takes visitors via the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and continues along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your journey can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Niederthai:
- Parking lot in the locality of Sennhof, payable from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm
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Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without a place to stop, is necessary.Localization
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