Fundusfeiler - Umhausen
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
The mountain route starts from the Hintere Fundusalm (hut taxi) and you first hike to the Frischmann hut. From here, a narrow, steep path leads towards Feilerscharte (2,926 m). From Feilerscharte, it takes about half an hour to hike to the summit. The descent is possible via the Leierstal or the same way back.
Tip: Mountain route from the Frischmann hut via the Fundusfeiler continuing along the Forchheimer Höhenweg to the Erlanger hut. There is the option to take the hut taxi to the Hintere Fundusalm.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Suitable for those free of fear of heights, sure-footed, and alpine experienced mountaineers;
Very good physical condition, alpine experience and mountaineering equipment (see under equipment), sometimes alpine safety equipment, good weather conditions recommended
Please observe the current weather report
Additional information
- Section of the "Ötztal Trek" stage
- More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here
Recommended maps
Kompass hiking map | Scale: 1:35,000
Directions
The mountain route starts from the Hintere Fundusalm (hut taxi) and you first hike to the Frischmann hut. From here, a narrow, steep path leads towards Feilerscharte (2,926 m). From Feilerscharte, it takes about half an hour to hike to the summit. The descent is possible via the Leierstal or the same way back.
Tip: Mountain route from the Frischmann hut via the Fundusfeiler continuing along the Forchheimer Höhenweg to the Erlanger hut. There is the option to take the hut taxi to the Hintere Fundusalm.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Then 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 trip to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors through the Inn valley to the entrance of the valley and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, 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 following parking options are available in Umhausen:
- Mure parking lot | free of charge
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first-aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without refreshment options, is necessary.