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Niederthai Tauferberg Treasure Hunt
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Hiking trail TauferbergrundePhoto: Nicole Klotz, Ötztal
The circular hiking trail at Tauferberg mostly leads through the forest, where you discover mystical rock crevices and granite blocks. Listen to the birds tweeting and watch for squirrels crossing your path; along the way, you can find typical forest hiding places.
The circular hike begins at the Nordic Sports Arena parking lot in Niederthai by the football field. From there, follow the paved road towards Tellerboden. You hike along a wide forest path through mystical landscapes.
The fresh mountain air and the silence of nature invite you to enjoy a moment of peace and absorb the beauty of the surroundings.
Enjoy the view here and there of the neighboring community. Keep an eye out for the hidden forest man's house and rest at the clearing before reaching an overgrown pond and a feeding station.
How do you find your treasure?
Along the marked route, there are small caches (treasure boxes). In each cache, there is a sheet with letters noted on it. Enter these letters on your treasure map. Whoever has found all caches and can form the code word can pick up a gift with this code word at the Umhausen or Niederthai information office.
Author’s recommendation
About halfway through your treasure hunt, it is recommended to make a detour to the "Hoher Stein". Follow the signs to Hoher Stein. After a fascinating panoramic view of Längenfeld, return to the Tauferberg loop via the hiking trail and continue your search.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
Follow the marked and signposted Tauferberg loop; otherwise, you might get lost.
Public transport
By public transport to Umhausen. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at. From Umhausen to Niederthai by the hiking bus to the Lehen stop. The schedule can be found here: https://www.umhausen.com/de/sommer/orte/anreise/anreise-bus.html. The hiking bus Umhausen-Niederthai operates only during the main season.
Directions
Take the B186 from Ötztal to Umhausen. At the second entrance to Umhausen at the Kapferer car dealership, turn left, then after about 200 m turn right towards Niederthai on L238 and follow it uphill for 7 km. Upon arrival in Niederthai, turn right at the sawmill/ski lift and follow the road straight ahead to the Lehen parking lot (by the football field).
Parking
Nordic Sports Arena Parking Lot
The parking lot is payable from 07:00 to 22:00 and managed both in summer and winter.
- Rates: 2 h € 3.00, 3 h € 4.00, 4 h and more € 5.00
- Possibility to pay cashless online with the PARKSTER APP
- Guests with disabilities park for free – please display your ID visibly.
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Author’s map recommendations
- Geocaching Map Umhausen-Niederthai | Stuiben and Tauferberg loops
Equipment
Provisions and drinks, good footwear, mobile phone, and camera.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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