Hiking Trail
Hochoetz - valley hike to Ochsengarten
Haiming
Top
Medium
Key facts
1:00 h
Duration
6.11 km
Length
8 m
Ascent
520 m
Descent
2,020 m
Max. altitude
1,500 m
Min. altitude
Best Season
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Map & elevation profile
The Tour
PANORAMIC RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> OCHSENGARTEN
From the Panoramic Restaurant Hochoetz, hike down to the left towards Kühtaile Alm. Keep to the left, pass the "old Kühtaile Alm" and stay on the wide forest track. This winds through the forest down to Ochsengarten. There are shortcut options along the way, all of which are relatively steep, while the wide forest road descends more gently towards Ochsengarten.
The path leaves the forest at the beginning of Ochsengarten, at the valley station of the Ochsengarten gondola lift.
If you always stay on the wide forest track, the path is also suitable for a stroller.
Author's tip
At the end of Ochsengarten is the forest playground "Ochsenbrunnen"
At the end of Ochsengarten is the forest playground "Ochsenbrunnen"
Regions & Places
Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Haiming (Commune)
Oetz (Commune)
Mountain areas
Alps (Mountain area)
Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 13.08.2019
Details
Characteristics
Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Cableway ascent/descent
Suitable for strollers
Way types
Safety guidelines
Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountaineering equipment (see equipment section) necessary. Please check 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
Kompass #043 | Ötztal Alps Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50,000
Directions
From the Panoramic Restaurant Hochoetz, hike down to the left towards Kühtaile Alm. Keep to the left and stay on the wide forest track. This winds through the forest down to Ochsengarten.
Arrival
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 through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Panoramic Restaurant Hochoetz
Getting there
Driving to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Travel by car leads vacationers over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll highway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be planned quickly and conveniently with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Ochsengarten:
- Ochsengarten - large public parking lots – opposite or next to the valley station Ochsengartenbahn
- Ochsengarten in the center vis á vis the tourism information office
- At the end of Ochsengarten limited parking spaces near the elementary school
Current information
Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
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
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Equipment
Suitable 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 on hikes without refreshment options, is necessary.