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Lake Pochersee
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Pochersee beim KnappenhausPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz, Ötztal
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ISSBRÜCKE -> Knappenhaus -> POCHERSEE
moderate
Distance 2.9 km
Duration1:30 h
Ascent284 m
Descent284 m
Highest point2,015 m
Lowest point1,731 m
From Issbrücke bridge at the edge of Mareil you take the climbing forest trail to Obere Issalm. Continue on the slightly ascending route to the Mining House (Knappenhaus) with stamp mill. Below you also find scenic lake Pochersee. Return on the same route.
Author’s recommendation
Enjoy the silence at the lake! A picknick there is very nice!
Author
Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
Update: November 13, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Highest point
2,015 m
Lowest point
1,731 m
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2.9 km
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/wandernStart
Issbrücke
Coordinates:
DD
47.224306, 10.978961
DMS
47°13'27.5"N 10°58'44.3"E
UTM
32T 649818 5231990
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Destination
Lake Pochersee
Turn-by-turn directions
From Issbrücke bridge at the edge of Mareil you take the climbing forest trail to Obere Issalm. Continue on the slightly ascending route to the Mining House (Knappenhaus) with stamp mill. Below you also find scenic lake Pochersee. Return on the same route.
Public 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
- Parking Issbrücke, about 5 km past Ochsengarten
Coordinates
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47.224306, 10.978961
DMS
47°13'27.5"N 10°58'44.3"E
UTM
32T 649818 5231990
w3w
///willow.unclench.rebounded
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
2.9 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
284 m
Descent
284 m
Highest point
2,015 m
Lowest point
1,731 m
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