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Hochreichkopf - Niederthai
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NiederthaiPhoto: Ötztal
NIEDERTHAI SENNHOF PARKING LOT -> Kleinhorlachalm -> Finstertaler Sennhütte -> HOCHREICHKOPF
The hike starts at the Sennhof parking lot (next to the information) in Niederthai. From there, you walk along the Horlachbach towards Schweinfurter Hut. Just after the Kleinhorlachalm, turn left onto a small footbridge that leads up the slope to the Finstertaler Sennhütte. After the Sennhütte, the path branches right and climbs a bit steeper through alpine rose slopes. Shortly before the small cirque lake, it goes in a right curve over rocky terrain to the scree slope, which leads steeply right to the notch. Upon arrival at the summit, the panoramic view is unique.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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LarstigalmKleinhorlachalm
Safety information
For those free from dizziness, sure-footed, and highly experienced in alpine terrain;
Excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, securing and orientation tools, and good weather conditions recommended
Please note the current weather report
Tips and suggestions
More info about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Subsequently, travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at.
Directions
The car trip into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors through the Inn valley up to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned using the route planner:
To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Niederthai:
- Sennhof parking lot | Cost: € 6.00 per car day ticket, mandatory from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., multi-day tickets possible | Guests with disability ID - must be visible - park for free | Buses park free of charge
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Kompass Hiking Map | Scale: 1:35,000
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, 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 for hikes without food stops, is necessary.
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