Gehsteigalm - Erlanger Hut - Umhausen
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
GEHSTEIGALM -> ERLANGER HUT
Beyond this, you soon reach the western ridge of the Kreuzjochspitze rising to the right. From here, you can already see the hut ahead of you, although it is still quite some distance away. The route now continues along a beautiful high-altitude trail, staying roughly at the same elevation.
Towards the end, there is another short ascent, and just before the hut you have to overcome a rocky step, which has been secured with iron chains. Finally, the Erlanger Hut is reached, beautifully situated in a high alpine setting right next to Lake Wettersee.
Tip: Ride up to the Gehsteigalm with the hut taxi: Taxi Scharfetter, T +43 (0) 5255 5858
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers;
Good physical condition, mountain experience and equipment (see under equipment) necessary
Please observe the current weather report
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here
Recommended maps
Kompass hiking map | Scale: 1:35,000
Directions
Beyond this, you soon reach the western ridge of the Kreuzjochspitze rising to the right. From here, you can already see the hut ahead of you, although it is still quite some distance away. The route now continues along a beautiful high-altitude trail, staying roughly at the same elevation.
Towards the end, there is another short ascent, and just before the hut you have to overcome a rocky step, which has been secured with iron chains. Finally, the Erlanger Hut is reached, beautifully situated in a high alpine setting right next to Lake Wettersee.
Tip: Ride up to the Gehsteigalm with the hut taxi: Taxi Scharfetter, T +43 (0) 5255 5858
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel comfortably and quickly through the entire valley to your desired destination using public transportation or local taxi companies.
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Driving in ÖTZTAL. Located in Tirol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors over the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal valley. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. The route planner lets you determine your drive quickly and conveniently.
To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
- Volksschule Tumpen car park, free of charge
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat and 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 dining options is necessary.