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Höfle - Bichl - Niederthai

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NIEDERTHAI CAR PARK SENNHOF -> Höfle -> BICHL
easy
Distance 1.7 km
0:40 h
61 m
1 m
1,600 m
1,540 m
Starting point is the car park "Sennhof", next to the Information Office in Niederthai. From there you go over the wooden bridge and turn left by the fire station in the direction of the hamlets Höfle-Bichl. At the hamlet Höfle, the road continues on the right up to the hamlet Bichl. Once at the top you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Ötztal.

Author’s recommendation

Since the path is mostly flat, it is also suitable for wheelchair user and children's push chair. (forest track & gravel path)
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,600 m
Lowest point
1,540 m
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Track types

Asphalt 99.99%
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1.7 km
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Rest stops

Gasthof Leiter´s Hoamatl

Safety information

Easy hike; suitable for beginners and walkers

Please pay attention to the current weather report

 

Tips and suggestions

More information about hiking can be found here

Start

car park Sennhof
Coordinates:
DD
47.128151, 10.967782
DMS
47°07'41.3"N 10°58'04.0"E
UTM
32T 649241 5221283
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Destination

District Bichl Niederthai

Turn-by-turn directions

Starting point is the car park "Sennhof", next to the Information Office in Niederthai. From there you go over the wooden bridge and turn left by the fire station in the direction of the hamlets Höfle-Bichl. At the hamlet Höfle, the road continues on the right up to the hamlet Bichl. Once at the top you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Ötztal. 

Public transport

Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

 

 

Directions

The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps

 

 

Parking

In Niederthai the following parking facilities are available:
  • car park "Sennhof" | one day ticket for cars € 5,00, fee required from 7:00 am till 6:30 pm | the car park for people with handicap is free, please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car | Buses park for free

Coordinates

DD
47.128151, 10.967782
DMS
47°07'41.3"N 10°58'04.0"E
UTM
32T 649241 5221283
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Author’s map recommendations

  • Kompass Hiking map | scale: 1:35.000
  • Resort Information Umhausen Summer

Equipment

Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is not hut on the way a snack and enough to drink. 

 

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Difficulty
easy
Distance
1.7 km
Duration
0:40 h
Ascent
61 m
Descent
1 m
Highest point
1,600 m
Lowest point
1,540 m
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