Hahlkogel 2655m - Längenfeld/Huben
Description
HUBEN FOOTBALL PITCH -> Towards Alpengasthof am Feuerstein -> Junction Hahlkogelhaus -> HAHLKOGEL
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
HUBEN FOOTBALL PITCH -> Towards Alpengasthof am Feuerstein -> Junction Hahlkogelhaus -> HAHLKOGEL
Starting directly from the sports field, follow the forest road towards the Alpengasthof am Feuerstein, from which you repeatedly enjoy a magnificent valley view. (Alternatively, the Sagenweg can also be chosen) After about 30 minutes of walking, you reach a fork and follow the signs to Hahlkogelhaus on the right. The narrow mountain path ascends steeply. Over a section secured with a wire rope, you reach a beautiful viewing platform (bench). From there, the path leads more gently through larch forests to Ebenalm and slightly downhill shortly before the Hahlkogelhaus (not operated). At a small shed shortly before the hut, follow the signs towards "Hahlkogel, Pollesalm, Wartkogelsee" and gently ascending over the beautiful alpine meadows to the next fork. There turn right uphill following the sign "Hahlkogel - Wartkogelsee" and at the next sign turn right and continue in steep switchbacks to the connecting ridge between the Greater and Lesser Hahlkogel. Head southeast and do easy scrambling to the summit.
The ascent to the summit can be shortened by using the hut taxi, which runs in summer up to Polltalalm.
Advance booking is required at Ötztal Tourism.
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Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Suitable for those free from dizziness, sure-footed, and experienced in alpine climbing; very good physical condition, alpine experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment), sometimes alpine safety gear, good weather conditions recommended Please check the current weather report
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here.
Directions
From the football pitch in Huben, a forest road leads towards the Alpengasthof am Feuerstein. (The ascent can also be done via the Sagenweg) After some walking time, follow the steep mountain path secured with wire ropes to the right up to the Hahlkogelhaus, which is no longer operated. From the hut, the path continues over beautiful alpine meadows to the junction "Hahlkogel - Wartkogelsee." From here, the ascent continues in steep switchbacks and slight scrambling to the summit.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL Station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your destination. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Driving to the ÖTZTAL
Arriving by car leads travelers via the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll highway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your journey can be quickly and conveniently determined. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Huben:
- Football pitch Huben
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing 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.