Hiking Trail

Hochoetz Route 2 - The Rough

Oetz
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Key facts
2:30 h Duration
6.84 km Length
3 m Ascent
1200 m Descent
2,020 m Max. altitude
820 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
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Description

PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> Acherberg Alm -> OETZ

Map & elevation profile

PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> Acherberg Alm -> OETZ

From the Hochoetz mountain station, you hike along the wide forest road for about 45 minutes to the Acherberg Alm. From the alpine hut, the steep hiking trail then branches off down to Oetz. The path mainly leads through the forest, and you overcome a total of 1,200 meters in elevation. You reach the village of Oetz at the edge of town near the adventure swimming pool and the KIDS PARK. 

Author's tip

Since the path is very steep in places, hiking poles are recommended. 

Regions & Places

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

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 13.08.2019

Characteristics

Linear route
Cableway ascent/descent

Way types

Asphalt 125.15 m
Schotterweg 2.81 km
Naturweg 1.01 km
Pfad 2.8 km
Unbekannt 101.08 m

Safety guidelines

Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/en/summer.html

Additional information

More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

Recommended maps

Kompass #043 | Ötztal Alps Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50,000

From the Hochoetz mountain station, you hike along the wide forest road for about 45 minutes to the Acherberg Alm. From the alpine hut, the steep hiking trail then branches off down to Oetz. The path mainly leads through the forest, and you overcome a total of 1,200 meters in elevation. You reach the village of Oetz at the edge of town near the adventure swimming pool and the KIDS PARK. 

Public transit

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

Panorama Restaurant Hochoetz

Getting there

Oetz is located in western Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your car journey, plan the optimal travel route from your home location with the route planner online at: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking options are available:

  • Acherkogelbahn parking lot (paid)
  • Rafting entry parking lot (at the edge of town in Oetz on the right side) (paid) 
  • Oetz town center parking lot (paid)
  • Overnight parking during multi-day trips: Oetz town center parking lot. The ticket is available at the Oetz information office.

Coordinates

10.932279, 47.212407
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, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, and 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 for hikes without any possibility of stopping for food, is necessary.