Circular hike Steppsteig - Umhausen 300
Description
UMHAUSEN PARKING LOT MURE -> Bischoffsplatz -> Stuböbele -> Steppsteig -> PARKING LOT MURE UMHAUSEN
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
UMHAUSEN PARKING LOT MURE -> Bischoffsplatz -> Stuböbele -> Steppsteig -> PARKING LOT MURE UMHAUSEN
The starting point of the easy hike is at the Mure parking lot in the village center of Umhausen. From there, you hike up through the village, continuing in the direction of Niederthai. At Bischoffsplatz, follow the signposted winter hiking trail towards Stuibenfall, passing the Ötzi Village and the bird of prey park (open only in summer) until you reach a bridge. Cross this bridge and you will already see the Stuböbele forest cafe. The sporty can turn right and reach the foot of the Stuibenfall - Tyrol's largest waterfall. The hike continues past the Stuböbele forest cafe to the Steppsteig junction. Through the snow-covered forest, follow the winter hiking trail and enjoy the panorama of Umhausen. At the end of the path, follow the signs back to Umhausen and return to the starting point.
Snow spikes are recommended.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Please note the current snow and avalanche report for the coming days:
https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://avalanche.report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07?lang=de
Technical difficulty
Recommended maps
Winter map Umhausen-Niederthai
Directions
The starting point of the easy hike is at the Mure parking lot in the village center of Umhausen. From there, you hike up through the village, continuing in the direction of Niederthai. At Bischoffsplatz, follow the signposted winter hiking trail towards Stuibenfall, passing the Ötzi Village and the bird of prey park (open only in summer) until you reach a bridge. Cross this bridge and you will already see the Stuböbele forest cafe. The sporty can turn right and reach the foot of the Stuibenfall - Tyrol's largest waterfall. The hike continues past the Stuböbele forest cafe to the Steppsteig junction. Through the snow-covered forest, follow the winter hiking trail and enjoy the panorama of Umhausen. At the end of the path, follow the signs back to Umhausen and return to the starting point.
Arrival
Public transit
Starting point
Getting there
The car drive into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car, visitors drive over the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll highway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner.
To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The parking lot is free of charge and suitable for cars only.
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, wind, rain, snow and sun protection, hat and gloves is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a trail map, as well as sufficient provisions for routes without refreshment opportunities, is necessary.