Hochoetz - contemplative pathway
Description
PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> Bielefelder Hut -> Old Bielefelder Hut -> Acherberg Alm -> PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> Bielefelder Hut -> Old Bielefelder Hut -> Acherberg Alm -> PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ
Ascent with the Acherkogelbahn or the Ochsengarten gondola. From the mountain station, hike along the forest road uphill to the Bielefelder Hut. Above the hut follows a steep climb to the junction toward the Old Bielefelder Hut. At this junction, the steepest part has been overcome. Gently ascending, follow a beautiful and scenic hiking trail to the old Bielefelder Hut. The hut is ruined, but the panoramic terrace can still be accessed. Below the hut, the path then gently descends over the alpine meadows to the Acherberg Alm. From the hut, the forest road gently ascends back to the panorama restaurant and the mountain station.
The meditative stations along this route were created by the local secondary school as part of a school project.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see equipment) necessary. Please observe the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Recommended maps
Directions
From the Hochoetz mountain station via the Bielefelder Hut to the "old Bielefelder Hut" (ruined), down a beautiful hiking trail to the Acherberg Alm (1,893 m) and back to the mountain station.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. After that, you can travel easily and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Parking
The following parking facilities are available:
- Acherkogelbahn parking lot (paid)
- Rafting entry point parking lot (paid)
- Oetz central parking lot (paid)
- Overnight parking during multi-day tours: Oetz central parking lot, tickets are available at the Oetz information office.
- When taking the Ochsengarten gondola, free parking is available in Ochsengarten - camping is prohibited
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, possibly gloves, 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 on hikes without the possibility of stopping, is necessary.