Armelen Hut - Umhausen/Tumpen
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
The hike begins at the parking lot by the elementary school in Tumpen. From there, follow the road towards Grube, then turn left onto the forest road going uphill past the Tumpen waterfall. At the last junction, turn right towards Armelen Hut. The path to the left leads to the Vorderen Tumpener or Gehsteig Alm. After about 1 hour of walking, you reach the beautifully and peacefully situated Armelen Hut, which is also considered one of the most scenic viewpoints in the Ötztal.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Easy to moderate hiking path; endurance required
Please observe the current weather report
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here
Recommended maps
Kompass hiking map | scale 1:35,000
Directions
The hike begins at the parking lot by the elementary school in Tumpen. From there, follow the road towards Grube, then turn left onto the forest road going uphill past the Tumpen waterfall. At the last junction, turn right towards Armelen Hut. The path to the left leads to the Vorderen Tumpener or Gehsteig Alm. After about 1 hour of walking, you reach the beautifully and peacefully situated Armelen Hut, which is also considered one of the most scenic viewpoints in the Ötztal.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or point of exit is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel with public transit 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
Tumpen is located in the western part of Austria in the state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your car trip, plan the optimal travel route from your place of origin with the route planner online now:
Parking
The following parking options are available in Tumpen:
- Parking lot at Tumpen elementary school | free of charge
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a cap, and possibly gloves! It is also important to bring sufficient provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map.