Larstigalm - Niederthai
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
NIEDERTHAI Sennhof CAR PARK -> Horlachtal -> LARSTIGALM
The hike starts in Niederthai at the Sennhof car park. From there, you follow the gently ascending forest road along the Horlachbach into the Horlachtal. After about an hour, you reach Larstigalm. The path is easy to manage for children and elderly people as well as suitable for strollers/buggies. On the cozy sun terrace, you can enjoy Ötztal specialties and delicious sweets, and Larstigalm also has a playground for the little guests. From the starting point in Niederthai or for the return journey from Larstigalm, the two alternative high routes "Grastal and Bergmahderweg" are available, but these are not suitable for strollers/buggies.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Easy hike; suitable for beginners and walkers
Please observe the current weather report
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here
Recommended maps
Kompass hiking map | Scale: 1:35,000
Directions
The hike starts in Niederthai at the Sennhof car park. From there, you follow the gently ascending forest road along the Horlachbach into the Horlachtal. After about an hour, you reach Larstigalm. The path is easy to manage for children and elderly people as well as suitable for strollers/buggies. On the cozy sun terrace, you can enjoy Ötztal specialties and delicious sweets, and Larstigalm also has a playground for the little guests. From the starting point in Niederthai or for the return journey from Larstigalm, the two alternative high routes "Grastal and Bergmahderweg" are available, but these are not suitable for strollers/buggies.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
The car trip to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tirol, Ötztal branches southward as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car brings holidaymakers over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorways, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned.
To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In Niederthai, the following parking options are available to you:
- Sennhof car park | Cost: €6.00 per car day ticket, mandatory from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm, multi-day tickets possible | Guests with disabilities - display ID - park free | Buses park free
Current information
Mostly sunny as well
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Proper 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. It is necessary to take a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions when hiking without the option to stop for food.