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Köfler Waalweg - Frischmann Hut

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    Köfels -> Köfler Scharte -> Waalweg -> Frischmann Hut -> Hintere Fundusalm -> Köfels 

    closed
    difficult
    Distance 11.1 km
    5:30 h
    987 m
    987 m
    2,208 m
    1,376 m

    Start at the Köfels parking lot and hike the trail up towards "Köfler Schartle." Upon reaching the top, enjoy a beautiful view of the Fundustal and the Ötztal. Then continue along the Waalweg (Europe’s highest located Waalweg) towards the Frischmann Hut. There you can relax and then hike past the Fundusalm back to the starting point.

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    Highest point
    2,208 m
    Lowest point
    1,376 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 30.14%Dirt road 2.92%Path 66.93%
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    3.3 km
    Dirt road
    324 m
    Path
    7.4 km
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    Rest stops

    Frischmannhütte
    Hintere Fundusalm

    Safety information

    Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers;

    Good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see under equipment) required

    Please observe the current 

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    More information about hiking can be found here

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    Start at the Köfels parking lot and hike the trail up towards "Köfler Schartle." Upon reaching the top, enjoy a beautiful view of the Fundustal and the Ötztal. Then continue along the Waalweg (Europe’s highest located Waalweg) towards the Frischmann Hut. There you can relax and then hike past the Fundusalm back to the starting point.

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    Hintere Fundusalm

    Public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can continue conveniently and quickly with public transportation 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 ride into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tirol, the Ötztal branches southward as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car, visitors take the Inntal route up to the valley entrance and continue along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and easily planned with the route planner: Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

    Parking

    The following parking options are available in Köfels:

    • Köfels parking lot | Cost: €5.00 per day, charged from 07:00 to 18:30 | Guests with disabilities park for free - display relevant permit

    Coordinates

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    47.119410, 10.917290
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    47°07'09.9"N 10°55'02.2"E
    UTM
    32T 645436 5220217
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass hiking map | Scale: 1:35,000

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a 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 dining options, is necessary.


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    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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    closed
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    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    11.1 km
    Duration
    5:30 h
    Ascent
    987 m
    Descent
    987 m
    Highest point
    2,208 m
    Lowest point
    1,376 m
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