Niederer Breitlehnkogel 2813m - Längenfeld
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
HUBEN MÜHLE -> Polltalalm -> NIEDERER BREITLEHNKOGEL
The demanding hike starts at Huben/Mühle. At the beginning, cross the small bridge on the left and then take the wide forest road immediately on the right. Follow this only a few hundred meters until a footpath branches off to the right. This leads grassy through a clearing up until you reach the forest road again. Until reaching the Polltalalm (a place to stop), there are still several switchbacks to overcome. Behind the Alm, follow the path towards Polltal and turn right towards Breitlehnkogel. From here, the path goes steeply up over a ridge to the summit.
To fully enjoy the magnificent view, we recommend an early start, as the ascent takes quite some time.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Suitable for climbers who are not afraid of heights, sure-footed, and experienced in alpine terrain; very good physical condition, alpine experience, and mountain equipment (see under equipment), sometimes alpine safety gear, good weather conditions recommended. Please check the current weather report.
Additional information
The hut taxi runs once a week to Polltalalm during the summer season.
A reservation is necessary. Ötztal Tourism - Information Längenfeld +43 (0)57200 300
More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here.
Directions
From the starting point in Huben/Mühle, follow the signposts towards Polltalalm. Since there are several switchbacks to overcome until reaching the hut, at the beginning you choose a shortcut that leads up through a clearing. From the Alm, the path still leads through alpine meadows but quickly changes to rougher terrain. The ascent to the summit leads over a ridge.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop and exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel by public bus or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Huben is located in western Austria in the federal state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley – the ÖTZTAL. For your car journey, plan the optimal route from your home with the route planner online: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Huben:
- Funpark Huben
- Huben first village entrance before Tischlerei Praxmarer – free of charge
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions when hiking without the possibility of stopping for food, is necessary.