Grastalsee - Niederthai
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
SENNHOFF PARKING LOT->Hotel Falknerhof->Grastal->GRASTALSEE
The hike starts at the Sennhof parking lot (next to the information) in Niederthai. From there, follow the road uphill to the left until you reach the Hotel Falknerhof. Turn left at Hotel Falknerhof and walk along the wide Grastal path towards Grastalfeld. The path narrows at the last section and goes uphill to the right. Continue on the narrow hiking trail through the wide Grastal towards Grastalsee. The last ascent to Grastalsee is a bit steeper. The lake invites you to linger.
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 mountain equipment (see Equipment) necessary
Please observe the current weather report
Additional information
More information about hiking in Ötztal can be found here
Recommended maps
Kompass hiking map | Scale 1:35,000
Directions
The hike starts at the Sennhof parking lot (next to the information) in Niederthai. From there, follow the road uphill to the left until you reach the Hotel Falknerhof. Turn left at Hotel Falknerhof and walk along the wide Grastal path towards Grastalfeld. The path narrows at the last section and goes uphill to the right. Continue on the narrow hiking trail through the wide Grastal towards Grastalsee. The last ascent to Grastalsee is a bit steeper. The lake invites you to linger.
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, travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi services 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 drive into ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes guests through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll highway, local roads can also be used. With the route planner, your drive can be quickly and conveniently determined: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In Niederthai, the following parking options are available to you:
- Sennhof parking lot | Cost: €6.00 per car day ticket, mandatory from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM, multi-day tickets available | Guests with disability ID visibly displayed park for free | Buses park for free
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, and 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 dining options, is necessary.