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Hut route Hochoetz
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sausage saladPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz, Ötztal
You take the Acherkogel cable car to the alpine pasture region Hochoetz. From the panorama restaurant (2020 m), a wide hiking trail gently descends to the Acherberg Alm (1888 m). From the Alm, you ascend to the Bielefelder Hut (2150 m). There opens a dreamlike view over the front Ötztal and the imposing Acherkogel.
Then you hike along the forest road down to the "Mohrenkopf" junction. On the beautiful hiking trail, you then reach the Balbach Alm (1957 m), where children can play on a rope pull. On the front side of the mountain, you stroll to the Kühtaile Alm (1988 m). There is a small petting zoo with dwarf goats and dwarf donkeys, a trampoline, and a water playground for the children.
On the forest road, you go the last few minutes uphill back to the panorama restaurant.
Author’s recommendation
WIDIVERSUM HOCHOETZ family adventure land directly at the mountain station
Play stations by mascot WIDI at all huts and Alm farms
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Rest stops
Panoramarestaurant HochoetzWIDIs Bistro
Chrystal bar Hochoetz
Acherberg Alm
Bielefelder Hütte
Balbach Alm
Kühtaile Alm
Safety information
Moderately difficult mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/en/summer.htmlTips and suggestions
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Then you travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your destination. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Driving to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Arrival by car leads travelers over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to toll highways, country roads can also be used. Your drive can be quickly and conveniently determined with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/mapsParking
Parking options available:
- Parking lot at Acherkogel cable car (paid)
- Parking lot at rafting entry point (at the end of Oetz on the right side) (paid)
- Central parking lot Oetz (paid)
- Overnight parking during multi-day routes: central parking lot Oetz, ticket available at the Oetz information office.
- When ascending with the Ochsengarten gondola, free parking lots in Ochsengarten – camping prohibited
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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 on hikes without refreshment options, is necessary.Localization
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