Miners Trail Hochoetz with Wetterkreuz peak

The starting point of the hike is the panoramic restaurant Hochoetz, situated at an altitude of 2,020 meters. From there, a wide forest road initially leads in the direction of the Bielefelder Hütte. Shortly afterward, a steep ascent begins, which transitions into a gently sloping high-altitude trail just below the Brunnenkopf summit. This scenic trail winds its way along the mountainside, offering beautiful views.

At a fork in the trail, the ascent to the Rosskopf branches off to the left, while the path to the right continues toward the Wetterkreuz, which is reached after a moderate climb. From the summit, hikers are rewarded with a stunning panorama of the Stubai Alps and the Mieming Range, perfect for a short break with a view.

The descent follows the backside of the Wetterkreuz down into the wild and romantic Wörgetal valley. A narrow trail winds through this remote section of the valley until it reaches the Knappenhaus with Pochwerk. This faithfully reconstructed ore processing plant. Here, visitors are immersed in the region's over 350-year-old mining histor. This is a true highlight of the tour.

A bit further on, the trail passes by the idyllic Pucher See, then continues past the ruined Obere Issalm, and finally descends to the Issbrücke, where a bus conveniently takes you back to Oetz.

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More information: www.knappenweg.at