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Discovery Trail - Taming the Waters

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    Water is life – but it can also be a threat. Along this adventure trail you will immerse yourself in the history of the floods in Längenfeld. You will find out how the Ötztaler Ache and its tributaries have shaped the valley over the centuries, what protective measures were taken and what role faith and community played in this. Let yourself be carried away by impressive stories, historical events and modern solutions - and discover how humans are in constant interplay with nature.
    Open
    easy
    Distance 2.4 km
    1:20 h
    220 m
    1 m
    1,385 m
    1,171 m
    From the Aqua Dome, you first follow the Ache River to the Fischbach stream. You then continue along the Albin Egger-Lienz Promenade, cross the road, and reach the chapel. From there, the Felsensteig trail leads up to the Brand Alm, where you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view over Längenfeld.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    How do the discovery trails work?

    1. Get started:  You can either click the link oder scan the QR code. You can also access it directly on the trail via QR code. In both cases you will be redirected to a new page. You don't have to download anything or create an account, download an app or anything else. The digital routes including facts are available as a web version and easily accessible via a link (or QR code).

    2. No cheating possible: The individual stations must first be reached in order to unlock and listen to the associated stories and facts. But who wants to cheat anyway when you've got it in your calves?

    3. Digital collector’s pass: Once you have reached all the stations on a discovery trail, you will also receive a sticker in your digital collector's passport as a reward.

    Difficulty
    T1 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,385 m
    Lowest point
    1,171 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 35.76%Dirt road 22.60%Forested/wild trail 26.16%Path 15.33%Road 0.12%
    Asphalt
    868 m
    Dirt road
    549 m
    Forested/wild trail
    635 m
    Path
    372 m
    Road
    3 m
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    Rest stops

    AQUA DOME Hotel

    Public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smootly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies the valley to your desired destiantion. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

    Directions

    The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps 

    Parking

    In Längenfeld, the following parking option is available:
    • playing field | free of charge

    Coordinates

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    47.068259, 10.963037
    DMS
    47°04'05.7"N 10°57'46.9"E
    UTM
    32T 649048 5214619
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    T1 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    2.4 km
    Duration
    1:20 h
    Ascent
    220 m
    Descent
    1 m
    Highest point
    1,385 m
    Lowest point
    1,171 m
    Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest

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