Hut tour Hochoetz
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PARNORAMARESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> Acherberg Alm -> Bielefelder Hütte -> Balbach Alm -> Kühtaile Alm -> PANORAMARESTAURANT HOCHOETZ
moderate
Distance 5.8 km
Duration3:30 h
Ascent309 m
Descent309 m
Highest point2,112 m
Lowest point1,888 m
Take the Acherkogelbahn to Hochoetz. There you follow the forest road down to Acherberg Alm. Enjoy home made products like butter and cheese there.
Follow the hiking trail up to Bielefelder Hütte. A nice view over Oetz and the impressive Acherkogel. Follow the forest road down to the crosspoint "Mohrenkopf". This hiking trail leads you to Balbach Alm. Lots of fun for Kids at the playground!
Follow the forest road to Kühtaile Alm. A small petting-zoo and again a playground is waiting for children and families!
Author’s recommendation
WIDIVERSUM family playground directly at the Panoramarestaurant
WIDI playgrounds at every hut in Hochoetz

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Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
Update: November 13, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,112 m
Lowest point
1,888 m
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Track types
Dirt road 49.87%Forested/wild trail 7.81%Path 39.59%Unknown 2.70%
Dirt road
2.9 km
Forested/wild trail
0.5 km
Path
2.3 km
Unknown
0.2 km
Rest stops
Panoramarestaurant HochoetzWIDIs Bistro
Chrystal bar Hochoetz
Acherberg Alm
Bielefelder Hütte
Balbach Alm
Kühtaile Alm
Safety information
Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.comTips and suggestions
More details about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernPublic transport
Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: 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/mapsParking
The following parking facilities are available:
- Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
- Parking next to the river (at the end of Oetz on the right hand side) – free of charge, but limited parking; camping prohibited
- Parking Oetz town center- parking fee
- Parking at night during several days' tours: Parking Oetz town center, the ticket is available at the tourist office Oetz.
- Parking at the Ochsengartencable car station. free parking, camping prohibited
Coordinates
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47.212226, 10.931890
DMS
47°12'44.0"N 10°55'54.8"E
UTM
32T 646288 5230558
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass #043 | Ötztaler Alpen Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000
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 no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
5.8 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
309 m
Descent
309 m
Highest point
2,112 m
Lowest point
1,888 m
Round trip
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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