Alpine Tour

Dortmunder Hut - Schweinfurter Hut

Umhausen
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Key facts
4:00 h Duration
9.87 km Length
900 m Ascent
800 m Descent
2,778 m Max. altitude
1,948 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
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Description

KÜHTAI -> Dortmunder Hut -> Finstertaler Reservoir -> Finstertaler Notch -> Schweinfurter Hut

Map & elevation profile

KÜHTAI -> Dortmunder Hut -> Finstertaler Reservoir -> Finstertaler Notch -> Schweinfurter Hut

From the Dortmunder Hut (1,949 m) up to the Finstertaler Reservoir. Beautiful hike along the lake, then ascending to the Finstertaler Notch (2,780 m) crossing. The route then descends to the Schweinfurter Hut (2,028 m). Afterwards, you can continue hiking to Larstigalm and then through the Horlachtal to Niederthai.

ATTENTION! The path over the Niederreich Notch through the Längental to the Längental reservoir/Dortmunder Hut is closed until further notice due to blasting works!

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Innsbruck region (Tourism area)
Umhausen (Commune)
Silz (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 25.03.2026 · Created at 01.08.2017

Characteristics

Round trip
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Ridge
Ridge crossing

Way types

Unbekannt 9.87 km

Safety guidelines

Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/en/summer.htm

Recommended maps

Mayr Hiking Map 1:35000

The ascent to the Finstertaler Reservoir begins from the Dortmunder Hut. Then continue walking along the lake and ascend to the Finstertaler Notch. From there follows the descent over the Weite Kar to the Schweinfurter Hut.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transit or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Dortmunder Hut

Getting there

Ochsengarten is located in western Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, plan the optimal route from your home location with the route planner online: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking options are available in Ochsengarten:

  • Ochsengarten - large public parking lots – opposite or next to the valley station Ochsengartenbahn                
  • Ochsengarten in the center opposite our information office and across from GH Bergland
  • Ochsengarten at the edge of town, towards Kühtai, near the school, above Ochsengarten – paid parking lot at Sattele – starting point for WI hiking area and SO hiking area Feldringalm

Coordinates

11.00851, 47.21148
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
12 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
27 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

The tour is within these protected areas.

Naturpark Ötztal (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Stubaier Alpen (Protected area)

Wearing hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection is recommended! It is also important to carry sufficient provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map.