Hike Köfels - Umhausen
Description
UMHAUSEN PARKING LOT MURE -> Neudorf -> Fork Fundustal/Leierstal -> Grantau -> KÖFELS
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
UMHAUSEN PARKING LOT MURE -> Neudorf -> Fork Fundustal/Leierstal -> Grantau -> KÖFELS
Köfels is a small farming village in the Tyrolean Ötztal, located on a sunny plateau at 1,400 m. The village is surrounded by meadows and forest and is a central starting point for attractive high-altitude hikes and mountain tours. The easy hike starts from the "Mure" parking lot in the center of Umhausen village. Passing the parish church, turn right into Hintere Gasse, then past Hotel Johanna towards the Neudorf district. From there, go down to the Fundus Bridge, which you cross at the same time. Immediately after the bridge, turn left and follow the wide Fortsweg along the Ötztaler Ache river to "Grantau." Then turn right and first go uphill along the street, then continue on a narrow path through the forest until you finally reach Köfels. A stop at the Alpengasthof Köfels or the Edelweiß snack station for rest and refreshment is worthwhile. Köfels is also accessible by car.
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Additional information
More info about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here
Recommended maps
- Kompass hiking map | Scale: 1:35,000
- Local information Umhausen summer
Directions
The easy hike starts from the "Mure" parking lot in the center of Umhausen village. Passing the parish church, turn right into Hintere Gasse, then past Hotel Johanna towards the Neudorf district. From there, go down to the Fundus Bridge, which you cross at the same time. Immediately after the bridge, turn left and follow the wide Fortsweg along the Ötztaler Ache river to Grantau. Then turn right and first go uphill along the street, then continue on a narrow path through the forest until you finally reach Köfels.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination with public transportation or local taxi services! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Driving into 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. In addition to toll highways, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner.
To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In Umhausen, the following parking options are available to you:
- Mure parking lot | 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, hat, 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 sufficient provisions for hikes without dining options, is necessary.