"9 Treasures" Habicher Lake
Description
Oetz -> Weller Bridge -> Habicher Lake -> Elsinger Way -> Brandach Bridge -> OETZ
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
Oetz -> Weller Bridge -> Habicher Lake -> Elsinger Way -> Brandach Bridge -> OETZ
From Oetz, follow the river to the Weller Bridge. Through the forest, ascend slightly towards Habichen. At the crossroads, keep right and reach a beautiful and easy meadow path. This leads into an asphalt road. Follow the path over the wooden bridge to the Grassmayr family bell foundry house. Particularly interesting are the facades painted with frescoes. Passing the farm on the right, you reach the junction to Habicher Lake and the ice cellar. Due to currents inside the rock, the ice cellar constantly maintains 0-2 degrees Celsius.
Habicher Lake invites you to linger. There is also a treasure chest with the "9 Treasures" book.
On the way back, first return to the last junction and then left over the steep forest road (edge path) to the intersection with Elsinger Way. Follow this towards Oetz until the junction to Brandach Bridge. Past the small chapel, return to Oetz.
The 9 Treasures Book awaits special entries at the lake.
The ice cellar was used as a natural refrigerator until the 1960s.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please observe the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Recommended maps
Directions
From Oetz, follow the river to the Weller Bridge. Through the forest, ascend slightly towards Habichen. At the crossroads, keep right and reach a beautiful and easy meadow path. This leads into an asphalt road. Follow the path over the wooden bridge to the Grassmayr family bell foundry house. Particularly interesting are the facades painted with frescoes. Passing the farm on the right, you reach the junction to Habicher Lake and the ice cellar. Due to currents inside the rock, the ice cellar constantly maintains 0-2 degrees Celsius.
Habicher Lake invites you to linger. There is also a treasure chest with the "9 Treasures" book.
On the way back, first return to the last junction and then take the steep forest road to Elsinger Way and follow it back to Oetz.
Alternatively, you can already hike through the "Lindenwald" to Habichen before the Weller Bridge, making the path to the lake suitable for strollers.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to Ötztal train station. The final stop or disembarkation point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Oetz is located in western Austria, in the federal state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn Valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, plan the optimal route from your home with the route planner online: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Oetz:
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Central parking lot Oetz (paid)
- Parking lot Acherkogelbahn (paid)
- Parking lot Rafting entry point (at the end of Oetz on the right side) (paid)
- Overnight parking during multi-day routes: Central parking lot Oetz, the ticket is available at the Oetz information office.
- Parking lot near Habicher Lake, turn left after the underpass.
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
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 on hikes without refreshment opportunities, is necessary.