Miners Trail Hochoetz with Wetterkreuz peak

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Explanation
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
Author’s recommendation

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Rest stops
Kühtaile AlmBalbach Alm
Bielefelder Hütte
Safety information
Good physical condition, mountain experience, and appropriate alpine equipment (see equipment recommendations) are required. Please check the current weather forecast at: https://www.oetztal.com/en/summer.htmlTips and suggestions
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernPublic 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
Oetz is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking facilities are available:- Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
- Parking next to the river (at the end of Oetz on the right hand side) – free of charge, but limited parking; camping prohibited
- Parking Oetz town center- parking fee
- Parking at night during several days' tours: Parking Oetz town center, the ticket is available at the tourist office Oetz.
- Parking at the Ochsengartencable car station. free parking, camping prohibited
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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.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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