Cross-Country Skiing
Horlachtal Track - Umhausen-Niederthai
Umhausen
Closed
Top
Medium
Key facts
0:50 h
Duration
3.29 km
Length
92 m
Ascent
92 m
Descent
1,613 m
Max. altitude
1,541 m
Min. altitude
Best Season
Jan
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Dec
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
CAR PARK SENNHOF->Horlachtal Track->CAR PARK SENNHOF
Entrance is the car Park Sennhof (next to the information office). After a short but quite steep climb you will reach the scenic Sonnenplateau Nordic track. On the next kilometer you cross Horlachbach brook first, continuing steadily uphill into scenic Horlachtal side valley. After a gentle downhill stretch and a short flat area you get back to the starting point.
Regions & Places
Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Umhausen (Commune)
Mountain areas
Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 26.02.2026 · Created at 04.08.2017
Details
Characteristics
Out and back
Scenic
Insider tip
Classic
Skating
Way types
Technical difficulty
Challenging in places - but rarely difficult. Previous experience helpful.
Additional information
More information about Cross country skiing can be found here
Recommended maps
Cross-country map Umhausen-Niederthai
Directions
After a short but quite steep climb you will reach the scenic Sonnenplateau Nordic track. On the next kilometer you cross Horlachbach brook first, continuing steadily uphill into scenic Horlachtal side valley. After a gentle downhill stretch and a short flat area you get back to the starting point.
Arrival
Public transit
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 out local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Car park Sennhof
Getting there
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 vallly 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
Sennhof Parking Lot
The parking lot is subject to fees from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm and is operated year-round.
- Day ticket: € 6.00 per car | Multi-day tickets available on-site
- Guests with disabilities – please display a valid permit – park for free
- Buses park for free
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
- Cross-country skis - skating skis or Klassic skis
- Cross-country poles of suitable lengt
- Cross-country boots - precise fit, give a firm grip and fit snugl
- Clothing - Functional underwear with long arms and legs, special running tights and tight pants, water repellent and breathable jacket recommendet
- Gloves should provide a firm grip and optimal stick guidance