Hemerkogel 2,759m - Umhausen-Niederthai
Description
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
From the parking lot Lehen district in Niederthai, walk past the football field along Fortsweg towards Wiesle. Upon reaching Mauslasattel, follow a path right through the Hemer forest to the Lower Hemerachalm. Then continue up to the Upper Hemerachalm. You now leave the tree line and enter rockier terrain. The final ascent to the ridge is quite steep - once reached, the last ascent leads to the summit cross. The descent is via the same route. For very fit hikers who have enough time, the route via the Hemerachscharte with descent to Grastalsee is recommended. From there, continue through the Grastal valley downwards (Attention: this route takes an additional 4-5 hours!).
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Suitable for climbers who are free from dizziness, sure-footed and experienced in alpine terrain;
Very good physical condition, alpine experience and mountain equipment (see under Equipment), occasionally alpine safety devices, good weather conditions recommended
Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Recommended maps
Directions
From the parking lot Lehen district in Niederthai, walk past the football field along Fortsweg towards Wiesle. At Mauslassattel, follow a path to the right through the Hemer forest to the Lower Hemerachalm. Then continue up to the Upper Hemerachalm. You now leave the tree line and enter rockier terrain. The final ascent to the ridge is quite steep - once reached, the last ascent leads to the summit cross. The descent is via the same route. For very fit hikers who have enough time, the route via the Hemerachscharte with descent to Grastalsee is recommended. From there, continue through the Grastal valley downwards (Attention: this route takes an additional 4-5 hours!).
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Car trip into 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 via the Inn valley to the valley entrance and then further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your drive with the route planner:
To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The car park is subject to a charge from 07:00 to 22:00 and is open in summer and winter.
- Tariffs: € 3.00 for 2 h, € 4.00 for 3 h, € 5.00 from 4 h
- Possibility to pay cashless online with the PARKSTER APP.
- The car park for people with handicap is free. Please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car.
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities