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4-Lakes Route - Längenfeld

Hiking Trail · Laengenfeld
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    PLEASE NOTE: Due to forestry work, the trail from the district of Lehn to the Stabele Alm is closed. Alternatively, you can reach the Stabele Alm via the forest road.

    LEHN -> Stabele Alm –> Leckalm –> Plattach Lake –> Felder Scharte -> White Lake –> Lower Spitzig Lake –> Hauersee –> Innerbergalm -> LEHN

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    Distance 16.7 km
    9:30 h
    2,066 m
    2,066 m
    2,796 m
    1,162 m

    This circular hiking trail reflects the colors of water from Caribbean blue to crystal clear to meadow green with its four lakes shimmering in different colors depending on the season. However, attention should also be paid to the small treasures in and around the lakes.

     

    The path leads from the hamlet of Lehn in Längenfeld over a trail to Stabele Alm and past the Leckalm across lush green pastures along a ridge to the first of the four mountain lakes, the Plattachsee. From there you can already see the newly created trail that leads over the Felder Scharte, past the salt licks for the sheep, down steep grassy slopes to a new natural spectacle, the White Lake. It is the largest and deepest of the four lakes and invites you with its milky green color and numerous rest areas for a short relaxing break. Slowly it then continues along a beautiful high path from the White Lake to the somewhat lower situated Lower Spitzig Lake. Nestled in rough mountain landscape, it rests there very quietly and has a calming aura. From there it goes on to the last of the four lakes, the Hauersee. Depending on the season, it shimmers milky green to turquoise. Surrounded by the so-called Fünffingerspitzen, you can once again briefly enjoy the pleasant tranquility of the 2300 meters altitude before you start your descent.

     

    On the way down, you have a fantastic view of the Innerbergtal and the Hauertal on the Hauer ridge towards Innerbergalm. At the tip of this ridge lies the Wöckelwarte, from which you can let your gaze wander over Längenfeld. From there, it goes through an enchanting stone pine forest back to the lush alpine pastures and fields shortly before the Innerbergalm. The descent takes place, as does the ascent, via the trail back to Lehn.


     

     

    Author’s recommendation

    The hut taxi runs every Tuesday during the summer season to the Stabelealm. This saves you a climb of about 2 hours. A reservation is required by Monday 5:00 pm.
    https://www.oetztal.com/de/erlebnisse/shop

     

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    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
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    Highest point
    2,796 m
    Lowest point
    1,162 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 0.51%Dirt road 2.58%Forested/wild trail 3.99%Path 92.90%
    Asphalt
    86 m
    Dirt road
    433 m
    Forested/wild trail
    668 m
    Path
    15.6 km
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    Rest stops

    Stabele Alm
    Innerbergalm

    Safety information

    Moderate difficulty mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) necessary. Please observe the current weather report.

     

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here.

     

    Public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train. The final stop and exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Then you travel conveniently and quickly with public bus services or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination. The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

    Directions

    Car travel to the ÖTZTAL

    The journey by car takes visitors via the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your drive can be quickly and conveniently determined. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

     

    Parking

    The following parking options are available in Längenfeld/Lehn:

    • Lehn - via ferrata (paid)

     

    Coordinates

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    47.082868, 10.945323
    DMS
    47°04'58.3"N 10°56'43.2"E
    UTM
    32T 647663 5216209
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing 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 catering options, is necessary.

     


    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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    Distance
    16.7 km
    Duration
    9:30 h
    Ascent
    2,066 m
    Descent
    2,066 m
    Highest point
    2,796 m
    Lowest point
    1,162 m
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