Hochoetz Route 2 - The Rough
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
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.
Since the path is very steep in places, hiking poles are recommended.
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 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
Directions
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.
Arrival
Public transit
Starting point
Getting there
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.
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. 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.