Hiking Trail

Hiking path Panoramaparkplatz to Wiesle - Niederthai

Umhausen
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Easy
Key facts
1:00 h Duration
2.34 km Length
80 m Ascent
57 m Descent
1,537 m Max. altitude
1,479 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
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Description

NIEDERTHAI PANORAMAPARKPLATZ -> Wiesle snack station -> NIEDERTHAI PANORAMAPARKPLATZ 

Map & elevation profile

NIEDERTHAI PANORAMAPARKPLATZ -> Wiesle snack station -> NIEDERTHAI PANORAMAPARKPLATZ 

The start of the easy hike is at the Panoramaparkplatz (Stuibenfall viewing platform), which is located just before the entrance to Niederthai. From there, the signposted forest road leads straight ahead, slightly uphill and downhill, through the forest to Wiesle. Upon arrival at the Wiesle snack station, you can enjoy Ötztal specialties, the peace, and listen to nature. The return follows the same hiking path.

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Umhausen (Commune)
Längenfeld (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 31.01.2023

Characteristics

Out and back
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Way types

Unbekannt 2.34 km

Safety guidelines

Easy hiking path; suitable for beginners and walkers.

Please note the current weather report

Additional information

More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here

Recommended maps

  • Kompass hiking map | Scale 1:35,000
  • Local information Umhausen summer

The start of the easy hike is in Niederthai at the Panoramaparkplatz (Stuibenfall viewing platform), which is located just before the entrance to Niederthai. From there, the signposted forest road leads straight ahead, slightly uphill and downhill, through the forest to Wiesle. Upon arrival at the Wiesle snack station, you can enjoy Ötztal specialties, the peace, and listen to nature. The return follows the same hiking path.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Then you can conveniently and quickly travel with public bus services 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

Niederthai Panoramaparkplatz

Getting there

Driving to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southward as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Car travelers proceed via the Inn valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and comfortably planned with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

In Niederthai, the following parking lot is available to you.

  • Niederthai Panoramaparkplatz (Stuibenfall viewing platform) | free of charge

Coordinates

10.948122, 47.12302
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
12 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
27 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing 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 catering options, is necessary.