Mountain Hike

Fundusfeiler - Umhausen

Umhausen
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Hard
Key facts
3:00 h Duration
4.46 km Length
1109 m Ascent
15 m Descent
3,079 m Max. altitude
1,964 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
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Description

HINTERE FUNDUSALM->Frischmann hut->Feilerscharte->FUNDUSFEILER

Map & elevation profile

HINTERE FUNDUSALM->Frischmann hut->Feilerscharte->FUNDUSFEILER

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

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

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 25.03.2026 · Created at 24.08.2016

Characteristics

Out and back
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Summit route

Way types

Schotterweg 1.86 km
Pfad 2.6 km

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 

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.

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

Hintere Fundusalm

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

Coordinates

10.89134, 47.11283
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

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.