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"9 treasures" - Hexenplatte

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OETZ -> Kirche -> Hexenplatte -> OETZ
easy
Distance 1 km
0:30 h
123 m
2 m
898 m
775 m
From the center parking place in Oetz cross the road and walk up to the church. You pass by the church and follow the forest trail to the viewing platform "Hexenplatte". A witch is said to have wandererd through the area. She left her footprints on a rock - the "Hexenplatte". 

You come back to Oetz the same way or you turn right at Steinweg and walk down on the small way to the village center.

 

The „9 treasures“ are nine very special places in the area of the lake Piburger See. At these nine outstanding vantage spots, hikers can enjoy a beautiful nature and dream! Write down your dreams and personal wishes in the “treasure book” which you can find on every platform. So every place becomes a personal treasure site!

Author’s recommendation

You can visit the church of Oetz during the day. 
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Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
Update: August 13, 2024
Difficulty
easy
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Landscape
Highest point
898 m
Lowest point
775 m
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Track types

Asphalt 57.96%Path 22.80%Road 0.01%Unknown 19.20%
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0.6 km
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0.2 km
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0 km
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0.2 km
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Rest stops

Posthotel Kassl
Restaurant Gipfelstube
Café Restaurant Heiner

Safety information

Easy hiking trail, particularly suitable for beginners. Please mind the current weather forecast at www.oetztal.com

Ötztal Tourismus T +43 5 72 00 500 

Tips and suggestions

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

Start

Oetz
Coordinates:
DD
47.202657, 10.897652
DMS
47°12'09.6"N 10°53'51.5"E
UTM
32T 643721 5229431
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Destination

Oetz

Turn-by-turn directions

From the center parking place in Oetz cross the road and walk up to the church. You pass by the church and follow the forest trail to the viewing platform "Hexenplatte". A witch is said to have wandererd through the area. She left her footprints on a rock - the "Hexenplatte". 

You come back to Oetz the same way or you turn right at Steinweg and walk down on the small way to the village center.

 

The „9 treasures“ are nine very special places in the area of the lake Piburger See. At these nine outstanding vantage spots, hikers can enjoy a beautiful nature and dream! Write down your dreams and personal wishes in the “treasure book” which you can find on every platform. So every place becomes a personal treasure site!

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 the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking facilities are available:
  • Parking Oetz town center- parking fee
  • Parking next to the river (at the end of Oetz on the right hand side) – free of charge, but limited parking; camping prohibited
  • Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
  • Parking at night during several days' tours: Parking Oetz town center, the ticket is available at the tourist office Oetz.

Coordinates

DD
47.202657, 10.897652
DMS
47°12'09.6"N 10°53'51.5"E
UTM
32T 643721 5229431
w3w 
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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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  • Armelen hut
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
1 km
Duration
0:30 h
Ascent
123 m
Descent
2 m
Highest point
898 m
Lowest point
775 m
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