Cross-Country Skiing

Matauloipe - Umhausen-Niederthai

Umhausen
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Key facts
0:30 h Duration
2.08 km Length
49 m Ascent
49 m Descent
1,537 m Max. altitude
1,488 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Technique
Best Season
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Description

PARISH CHURCH NIEDERTHAI->Matauloipe->PARISH CHURCH NIEDERTHAI 

Map & elevation profile

PARISH CHURCH NIEDERTHAI->Matauloipe->PARISH CHURCH NIEDERTHAI 

The trail runs along the Horlach stream (over the meadows), then slightly downhill to the Stuibenfall inn and back to the starting point. From the Matauloipe, there is the possibility to reach the Sonnenplateau trail through snowy hills.

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Umhausen (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 26.02.2026 · Created at 02.08.2017

Characteristics

Round trip
Classic
Skating

Way types

Unbekannt 2.08 km

Technical difficulty

Challenging in places - but rarely difficult. Previous experience helpful.

Additional information

More information about cross-country skiing can be found here

Recommended maps

Cross-country skiing map Umhausen-Niederthai

The trail runs along the Horlach stream (over the meadows), then slightly downhill to the Stuibenfall inn and back to the starting point. From the Matauloipe, there is the possibility to reach the Sonnenplateau trail through snowy hills via the feeder trail Matau.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and securely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel comfortably and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Parish Church Niederthai

Getting there

Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Driving travelers reach the valley entrance via the Inn Valley and continue along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and easily planned with the route planner.

To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.  

Parking

Sennhof Parking Lot

The parking lot is subject to fees from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm and is operated year-round.

  • Day ticket: € 6.00 per car | Multi-day tickets available on-site
  • Guests with disabilities – please display a valid permit – park for free
  • Buses park for free

Coordinates

10.966289, 47.127853
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
12 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
27 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

  • Cross-country skis - skating skis or classic skis
  • Cross-country poles with suitable length
  • Cross-country boots - exact fit, should provide firm support and fit snugly
  • Clothing - functional underwear with long arms and legs, special running tights and tight pants, water-repellent and breathable jacket recommended
  • Gloves should provide a firm grip and optimal pole control