Amberger Hut - Längenfeld/Gries
Description
GRIES PARKING LOT -> towards Amberger Hut -> Sulztalalm -> AMBERGER HUT
The Sulztalalm is closed in summer 2025 due to renovation work.
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
GRIES PARKING LOT -> towards Amberger Hut -> Sulztalalm -> AMBERGER HUT
The Sulztalalm is closed in summer 2025 due to renovation work.
The starting point is the parking lot at the outskirts of Gries. From here, follow a gently ascending forest road in the direction of Sulztalalm. Passing the Vögelas bridge, you soon reach the junction where you follow the forest road to the Sulztalalm. Once there, continue hiking towards the Amberger Hut. The last 20 minutes of the route are steeper, but shortly afterward you reach the Amberger Hut. Just below the hut is a small lake with a sulfur spring.
Bronze relief section of the Ötztal Nature Park at the start of the trail: Here you can learn about the habitat "Wild Water" or the history of Gries.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under equipment) are necessary. Please observe the current weather report.
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here.
Directions
Start at the outskirts of Gries, a gently ascending forest road leads to the Vorderen Sulztalalm. Then continue past the Hintere Sulztalalm; the last 20 minutes are quite steep, leading to the Amberger Hut.
Arrival
Public transit
Public transportation
Travel comfortably and safely by train. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Then you can 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
Starting point
Getting there
Driving to the ÖTZTAL
Traveling by car leads vacationers via the Inntal to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. In addition to toll highways, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently determine your route with the route planner. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available:
- Parking lot at the outskirts of Gries - paid
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 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.