Farst - Umhausen 305
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
MURE PARKING LOT->Farsterstraße->FARST
From the Mure parking lot, start towards the VIVEA Health Hotel and turn left before the cemetery. There, follow the paved path through the meadows until you reach the foot of the mountain. Then the path leads up in switchbacks to Farst and the Farst snack station. A fascinating panorama and warm hospitality are the reward for the effort of the ascent.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Please note the current snow and avalanche situation report for the coming days:
https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://avalanche.report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07?lang=de
Additional information
Winter hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandern
Recommended maps
Hiking map Umhausen-Niederthai
Directions
From the Mure parking lot, start towards the VIVEA Health Hotel and turn left before the cemetery. There, follow the paved path through the meadows until you reach the foot of the mountain. Then the path leads up in switchbacks to Farst and the Farst snack station. A fascinating panorama and warm hospitality are the reward for the effort of the ascent.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
The car drive into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tirol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads vacationers over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be determined quickly and easily.
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-adapted outdoor clothing, wind, rain, snow, and sun protection, cap, and gloves is required for all hikes and routes. Bringing a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a route map, as well as sufficient provisions for tours without dining options, is necessary.