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Balbach Alm Hochoetz
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Balbach Alm TerracePhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz, Ötztal
You take the Acherkogelbahn up to Hochoetz. From there, a forest road leads left past the Kühtaile Alm to Balbach Alm. The path is wide and also suitable for strollers and wheelchairs with electric assistance.
For children, "KUNO's PULLEY" offers lots of fun!
Alternative hiking option: From the panoramic restaurant, first ascend to Mohrenkopf and then descend on the backside to Balbach Alm. Duration: approx. 45 minutes
From Ochsengarten via the forest path: Duration approx. 1 hour
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Kühtaile AlmBalbach Alm
Safety information
Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and equipment (see Equipment) necessary. Please observe the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.htmlTips and suggestions
More info about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernPublic transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly continue by public bus service or local taxis throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Driving to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, ÖTZTAL branches south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car, visitors drive through the Inn valley to the entrance of the valley and continue along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your route can be quickly and easily planned with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/mapsParking
The following parking options are available:
- Acherkogelbahn parking lot (fee required)
- Rafting entry point parking (at the end of Oetz on the right side) (fee required)
- Oetz center parking lot (fee required)
- Overnight parking during multi-day tours: Oetz center parking lot, tickets are available at the Oetz Tourist Information Office.
- Free parking in Ochsengarten when taking the Ochsengarten gondola - camping prohibited
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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 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 dining options, is necessary.Localization
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