Armelen Hut
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
OETZ -> Wellerbrücke -> ARMELEN HÜTTE
The starting point is the town center parking lot in Oetz. You leave the parking lot on the southern side and walk right towards the river. Along the Ötztaler Ache, you then go upstream to the Wellerbrücke. Here, you can watch various white-water sports enthusiasts enjoying their hobby. Especially in late summer, the world elite of kayak paddlers meets here. You cross the Wellerbrücke and follow a narrow hiking path through the forest up to Kohlstatt. Due to a rockfall, the direct ascent to the Armelen Hut from Kohlstatt is not possible. Therefore, you first follow the path further towards Habichen. Here, the steep hiking trail to the Armelen Hut branches off.
Return is via the same route or via the wide forest road to Tumpen. From Tumpen, you hike along the Ötztal cycle path first to Habichen and then further to Oetz. Regular local buses also run from Tumpen back to Oetz.
The Armelen Hut belongs to the Genussplatzlen. "Regional, seasonal, honest cuisine – it’s enough what is there!" - that is the motto. The Genussplatzlen includes committed businesses that act regionally and sustainably whenever possible. Learn more at www.oetztal.com/genussplatzlen
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Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under equipment) are necessary. Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Hiking difficulty
Recommended maps
Directions
The starting point is the town center parking lot in Oetz. You leave the parking lot on the southern side and walk right towards the river. Along the Ötztaler Ache, you then go upstream to the Wellerbrücke. Here, you can watch various white-water sports enthusiasts enjoying their hobby. Especially in late summer, the world elite of kayak paddlers meets here. You cross the Wellerbrücke and follow a narrow hiking path through the forest up to Kohlstatt. Due to a rockfall, the direct ascent to the Armelen Hut from Kohlstatt is not possible. Therefore, you first follow the path further towards Habichen. Here, the steep hiking trail to the Armelen Hut branches off.
Return is via the same route or via the wide forest road to Tumpen. From Tumpen, you hike along the Ötztal cycle path first to Habichen and then further to Oetz. Regular local buses also run from Tumpen back to Oetz.
The Armelen Hut belongs to the Genussplatzlen. "Regional, seasonal, honest cuisine – it’s enough what is there!" - that is the motto. The Genussplatzlen includes committed businesses that act regionally and sustainably whenever possible. Learn more at www.oetztal.com/genussplatzlen
Arrival
Public transit
Starting point
Getting there
Parking
The following parking options are available:
- Oetz town center parking lot (paid)
- Parking lot at the rafting entry point (at the end of Oetz on the right side) (paid)
- Overnight parking during multi-day routes: Oetz town center parking lot. The ticket is available at the Oetz information office.
- Acherkogelbahn parking lot (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, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves are 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 for food, is necessary.