Duringweg - Längenfeld
Description
LÄNGENFELD NATURE PARK HOUSE -> Aqua Dome -> Pestkapelle -> Teufelskanzel - Duringweg towards Huben -> Astlehn -> LÄNGENFELD
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
LÄNGENFELD NATURE PARK HOUSE -> Aqua Dome -> Pestkapelle -> Teufelskanzel - Duringweg towards Huben -> Astlehn -> LÄNGENFELD
The hike starts at the Nature Park House in Oberlängenfeld. You walk towards Aqua Dome, cross the Ötztaler Ache and continue to the Pestkapelle. Follow the hiking trail towards Oberrieder Stabele and soon turn valley-inwards onto the Duringweg. The viewpoint "Teufelskanzel" is just a short detour. Along the way, original signposts, sparkling water features over rocks, and beautiful views of the Längenfelder valley basin surprise you. First gently, then a bit steeper, you descend into the Astlehn district to then hike downstream along the bank of the Ötztaler Ache to the Aqua Dome.
From the Aqua Dome, you walk back through the village of Längenfeld to the Nature Park House.
On this path you will encounter two power spots: Pestkapelle and Teufelskanzel - the perfect route to recharge your energy.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Medium-difficulty mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical fitness, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see equipment) necessary. Please note the current weather report
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here.
Recommended literature
Recommended maps
Directions
The hike starts at the Nature Park House in Oberlängenfeld. You walk towards Aqua Dome, cross the Ötztaler Ache and continue to the Pestkapelle. Follow the hiking trail towards Oberrieder Stabele and soon turn valley-inwards onto the Duringweg. The viewpoint "Teufelskanzel" is just a short detour. Along the way, original signposts, sparkling water features over rocks, and beautiful views of the Längenfelder valley basin surprise you. First gently, then a bit steeper, you descend into the Astlehn district to then hike downstream along the bank of the Ötztaler Ache to the Aqua Dome. From the Aqua Dome, you walk back through the village of Längenfeld to the Nature Park House.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train. The final stop or drop-off point is the ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel with public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
The car journey to the ÖTZTAL
Arrival by car leads visitors through the Inn valley to the mouth of the valley and then further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your journey can be quickly and conveniently determined. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Längenfeld:
- Sports center – (football field and swimming pool) – free of charge
- Next to the old fire station (entrance towards the campsite) – free of charge
- Parking lot at the edge of the village of Längenfeld – (Nature Park House) free of charge
- Center of Längenfeld (limited number of parking spaces) free of charge
Current information
warmer than recently
Later risk of thunderstorms
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. It is necessary to bring a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without the possibility of stopping for refreshments.
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