Hiking Trail

"9 treasures" Hexenplatte

Oetz
Top
Easy
Key facts
0:30 h Duration
1.02 km Length
123 m Ascent
2 m Descent
898 m Max. altitude
775 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
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Description

OETZ -> Church -> HEXENPLATTE

Map & elevation profile

OETZ -> Church -> HEXENPLATTE

The starting point is the central car park in Oetz. Cross the street and walk through the old town center of Oetz, past the Gasthof Stern and the Tower Museum to the church. The path then leads up a forest road to the viewing platform "Hexenplatte". A witch is said to have once wandered through this area. Evidence of this are her footprints, which she left in one of the rocks - the so-called "Hexenplatte".

Return is along the same path. Alternatively, you can turn right at the stone path and return on the steeper hiking trail. 

"The Piburger See and its 9 treasures"

The "9 treasures" are 9 very special places in the region around Piburger See. Viewing platforms mark these points and invite visitors to linger. Take a short break to reflect on your thoughts and dreams. At each platform, you will find a "treasure book" which serves to record these thoughts. Thus, every place becomes your very own special treasure!

Author's tip
The seating on the Hexenplatte invites you to linger. For those interested in culture, the church of Saints Georg and Nikolaus is also open

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Oetz (Commune)

Mountain areas

Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 14.08.2019

Characteristics

Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Cultural/historical interest
Insider tip

Way types

Asphalt 588.92 m
Pfad 231.66 m
Straße 0.15 m
Unbekannt 195.15 m

Safety guidelines

Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com

Additional information

More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

Recommended maps

Kompass #043 | Ötztal Alps Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50,000

The starting point is the central car park in Oetz. Cross the street and walk through the old town center of Oetz, past the Gasthof Stern and the Tower Museum to the church. The path then leads up a forest road to the viewing platform "Hexenplatte". A witch is said to have once wandered through this area. Evidence of this are her footprints, which she left in one of the rocks - the so-called "Hexenplatte". Return is along the same path. Alternatively, you can turn right at the stone path and return on the steeper hiking trail. 

"The Piburger See and its 9 treasures"

The "9 treasures" are 9 very special places in the region around Piburger See. Viewing platforms mark these points and invite visitors to linger. Take a short break to reflect on your thoughts and dreams. At each platform, you will find a "treasure book." This is for recording these thoughts. Thus, every place becomes your very own special treasure!

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel with public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Oetz central car park

Getting there

Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car, visitors drive through the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll highway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and easily planned with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps 

Parking

The following parking options are available: 

  • Central car park Oetz (paid)
  • Rafting entry point car park (at the end of Oetz on the right side) (paid)
  • Overnight parking during multi-day routes: Central car park Oetz; tickets are available at the Oetz tourist office.
  • Acherkogelbahn car park (paid)

Coordinates

10.897652, 47.202657
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
12 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
27 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, 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 food stops, is necessary.