Hauerkogel 2491m - Längenfeld
Description
LÄNGENFELD FISCHBACH BRIDGE -> Pestkapelle -> Oberrieder Stabele -> Gigglberg -> HAUERKOGEL
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
LÄNGENFELD FISCHBACH BRIDGE -> Pestkapelle -> Oberrieder Stabele -> Gigglberg -> HAUERKOGEL
From the Fischbach bridge in the center of Längenfeld, follow the Fischbach promenade downstream to the Ötztaler Ache. Here keep right to the pedestrian bridge spanning the Ötztaler Ache. From the valley floor, it goes along a beautiful hiking trail towards Pestkapelle, always further up the slope. Slightly below Giggelberg, the path then branches off from the forest road to the west. Here it gets a bit steeper. Just above Giggelberg (nice resting place) a high plateau opens up. Continue now on the increasingly steep mountain path to the northeast exposed notch below the summit and with very easy scrambling the last 40 vertical meters to the summit with great all-around views.
The first part of the route could be very well covered by mountain bike.
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
Recommended maps
Directions
From the Fischbach bridge in Längenfeld, the path leads to the Ötztaler Ache which is crossed. Now follow the signposts to Pestkapelle, to which a slightly ascending hiking trail goes. From here, you walk a bit along the forest road, later along a steadily ascending mountain path.
The last part to the summit is via an exposed notch.
Arrival
Public transit
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train. The final station or stop is the ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, you travel conveniently and quickly by public bus service 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
The car trip to ÖTZTAL
Traveling by car leads vacationers through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner you can determine your drive quickly and conveniently. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Längenfeld:
- Sports center – (football field and swimming pool) – free of charge
- opposite Ötztal Tourism (small number of parking spaces) free of charge
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 a place to rest, is necessary.