Map - Hochoetz - valley walk via Stufenreich to Oetz
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Hochoetz - valley walk via Stufenreich to Oetz

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2:30 h Duration
9.83 km Length
84 m Ascent
1200 m Descent
2,020 m Max. altitude
820 m Min. altitude
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Description

PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> Stufenreich -> Schlatt -> Klingenburg -> OETZ
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PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> Stufenreich -> Schlatt -> Klingenburg -> OETZ

From the Hochoetz mountain station, walk down to the left to the old Kühtaile Alm (not operated). Past the Alm, continue steadily downhill through the forest on the wide forest road. After a double hairpin turn, the steep hiking trail to Stufenreich branches off to the left. In Stufenreich, walk over the meadows further to Klingenburg. Below Klingenburg, you reach the vantage point "Hexenplatte" leading to the parish church. Then follow the stations of the cross trail to the right to the Kalvarienberg chapel. There you reach a wide forest road again and stroll comfortably down to the valley station of the gondola lift. 

On the route from Hochoetz to Oetz, you cover 1,200 meters of elevation; good hiking shoes and 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
Scenic
Cableway ascent/descent

Way types

Asphalt 665.9 m
Schotterweg 511.77 m
Naturweg 482.57 m
Pfad 148.42 m
Straße 57.4 m
Unbekannt 7.97 km

Safety guidelines

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

Additional information

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

Recommended maps

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

From the Hochoetz mountain station, walk down to the left to the old Kühtaile Alm (not operated). Past the Alm, continue steadily downhill through the forest on the wide forest road. After a double hairpin turn, the steep hiking trail to Stufenreich branches off to the left. In Stufenreich, walk over the meadows further to Klingenburg. Below Klingenburg, you reach the vantage point "Hexenplatte" leading to the parish church. Then follow the stations of the cross trail to the right to the Kalvarienberg chapel. There you reach a wide forest road again and stroll comfortably down to the valley station of the gondola lift. 

On the route from Hochoetz to Oetz, you cover 1,200 meters of elevation; good hiking shoes and hiking poles are recommended!

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop and exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination via public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Panorama restaurant Hochoetz

Getting there

The drive into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Arrival by car leads travelers over the Inn valley to the entrance of the valley and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. The route planner helps you quickly and conveniently determine your trip: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking options are available:

  • Parking lot at Acherkogelbahn (fee required)
  • Parking lot at rafting entry point (at the end of the village of Oetz on the right side) (fee required)
  • Central parking in Oetz (fee required)
  • Overnight parking during multi-day routes: central parking in Oetz, tickets are available at the Oetz information office.

Coordinates

10.932279, 47.212404
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-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking shoes, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves are 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 dining options, is necessary. 
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