High Alpine Pasture Trail - Längenfeld/Huben
Description
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
The hike starts in Huben, a hamlet of Längenfeld, at Mühle. Initially, you follow the forest road towards Polltal- and Breitlehnalm. Hikers can soon switch to the Ötztal High Alpine Pasture Trail. Noticeable is the fern-rich larch-pine forest. After two-thirds of the route, the path branches off towards Hahlkogelhaus. This signpost is ignored, and you continue straight to Polltalalm. After a short rest and refreshment, the path goes behind the hut across alpine rose beds, heather, and bilberry heaths to Breitlehnalm. The path between both huts invites you to pause, enjoy nature, and the magnificent view. Upon arrival at Breitlehnalm, a hiking trail leads back to Huben.
It is recommended to do the round in the reverse direction, as the descent via the trail is rather steep.
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 under equipment) are required
Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/en/summer.html
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/hiking
Directions
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train. The final stop or drop-off point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel to your desired destination throughout the valley using public bus services or local taxi companies. The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Driving to ÖTZTAL
Traveling by car takes visitors 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. Your journey can be planned quickly and easily with the route planner. Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available
Huben - Funpark - free of charge
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
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. Bringing a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as carrying enough provisions for hikes without refreshment options, is necessary.