Groß Horlachalm - Niederthai
Description
NIEDERTHAI Sennhof CAR PARK -> Larstigalm -> Klein Horlachalm -> GROSS HORLACHALM
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
NIEDERTHAI Sennhof CAR PARK -> Larstigalm -> Klein Horlachalm -> GROSS HORLACHALM
From the Sennhof car park in Niederthai, you hike along the gently ascending forest road next to the Horlachbach into the Horlach valley. After about one hour, you reach the Larstigalm and stroll comfortably past it. The path briefly ascends more steeply once and then continues flat until you reach the lower-lying Klein Horlachalm. The last section ascends again a little steeper to the Groß Horlachalm (not operated). Once at the top, you are rewarded with a beautiful panoramic view towards Niederthai. For the return journey, the same route is suggested or alternatively the two high paths Grastal and Bergmahderweg (not suitable for strollers). The easy hiking route is also very suitable for families and with strollers/buggies. The Groß Horlachalm can also be easily reached by mountain bike.
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Recommended maps
Kompass hiking map | scale: 1:35,000
Directions
From the Sennhof car park in Niederthai, you hike along the gently ascending forest road next to the Horlachbach into the Horlach valley. After about one hour, you reach the Larstigalm and stroll comfortably past it. The path briefly ascends more steeply once and then continues flat until you reach the lower-lying Klein Horlachalm. The last section ascends again a little steeper to the Groß Horlachalm (not operated). Once at the top, you are rewarded with a beautiful panoramic view towards Niederthai. For the return journey, the same route is suggested or alternatively the two high paths Grastal and Bergmahderweg.
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 travel comfortably and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Driving to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned with a route planner.
To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In Niederthai, the following parking options are available:
- Sennhof car park | Cost: €6.00 per car day ticket, mandatory from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., multi-day tickets possible | Guests with a disability ID visible can 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, 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 on hikes without the option to stop for food, is necessary.