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Narrenkogel - Niederthai
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NIEDERTHAI CAR PARK SENNHOF -> Bergmahderweg -> Bergle -> NARRENKOGEL
moderate
Distance 2.9 km
Duration2:00 h
Ascent764 m
Descent759 m
Highest point2,303 m
Lowest point1,540 m
The hike starts in Niederthai at the car park Sennhof (next to the Information Office). From there, you turn right over the wooden bridge in the direction of Höfle and after about 200 meters turn again right into the Bergmahderweg. Follow this way into the valley until after about 150 meters on the left side the marked, narrow trail to Narrenkogel branches off. Then hike on the somewhat steeper path to the Bergle. Small wetland biotopes and springs can be found here, in the early summer enrich "Lady of the snows" (Pulsatilla vernalis) and "Gentian", later in the summer the "Nigritella nigra" can be seen on these former hay meadows. Passing a hunting lodge you hike over a open mountain meadow. Here you turn right and walk on a steep path through the light stone pine forest to the tree line and on to the summit. The Narrenkogel applies both of Umhausen and Niederthai the local mountain, that's why he has two summit crosses.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
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Landscape
Highest point
2,303 m
Lowest point
1,540 m
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Track types
Asphalt 12.61%Dirt road 1.10%Forested/wild trail 12.77%Path 73.48%
Asphalt
0.4 km
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0 km
Forested/wild trail
0.4 km
Path
2.1 km
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Hotel TauferbergSafety 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 curren weather report
Tips and suggestions
More information about hiking can be found hereStart
car park Sennhof
Coordinates:
DD
47.128474, 10.967942
DMS
47°07'42.5"N 10°58'04.6"E
UTM
32T 649252 5221320
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Destination
Narrenkogel
Turn-by-turn directions
The hike starts in Niederthai at the car park Sennhof (next to the Information office). From there, turn right over the wooden bridge in the direction of Höfle and after about 200 meters turn right into the Bergmahderweg. Follow this way into the valley until after about 150 meters on the left side the marked, narrow trail to Narrenkogel branches off. Then hike on the somewhat steeper path to the Bergle. Passing a hunting lodge you hike over a open mountain meadow. Here you turn right and walk on a steep path through the light stone pine forest to the tree line and on to the summit. The Narrenkogel applies both of Umhausen and Niederthai the local mountain, that's why he has two summit crosses.
Public transport
Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: 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/maps
Parking
In Niederthai the following parking facilities are available:- car park "Sennhof" | one day ticket for cars € 5,00, fee required from 7:00 am till 6:30 pm | the car park for people with handicap is free - please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car | Buses park for free
Coordinates
DD
47.128474, 10.967942
DMS
47°07'42.5"N 10°58'04.6"E
UTM
32T 649252 5221320
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Kompass Hiking map | scale: 1:35.000
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 not hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
2.9 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
764 m
Descent
759 m
Highest point
2,303 m
Lowest point
1,540 m
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