Winter Hiking

Nisslalm - Längenfeld/Gries 254

Längenfeld
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Key facts
1:50 h Duration
4.99 km Length
453 m Ascent
0 m Descent
2,045 m Max. altitude
1,592 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Technique
Best Season
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Description

GRIES -> Vögelas Bridge -> NISSLALM

Map & elevation profile

GRIES -> Vögelas Bridge -> NISSLALM

A place in the sun, lots of dark wood, easily accessible and open all year round - this sums up the advantages of the Nisslalm. The fact that hot and cold food is available all day is thanks to the innkeeper Albertina, who holds the fort here 365 days a year at an altitude of 2,054 m. The views into the Sulztal make the trip a high alpine experience. From the Gries parking lot you follow the path towards Sulztalalm for about half an hour, then branch off right (signposted) and climb the pine forest in evenly inclined switchbacks. Finally the forest thins out - on a sunny balcony lies the 130-year-old Nisslalm. Due to the north-facing location the slope of the Nisslalm is relatively snow-safe for a long time, usually from early December to mid-April. The descent is made on the same path or by sled.

Please expect toboggan traffic coming up during the ascent!!

Author's tip

The Nisslalm offers a toboggan rental.

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Längenfeld (Commune)

Mountain areas

Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 25.02.2026 · Created at 03.08.2017

Characteristics

Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Groomed snow

Way types

Asphalt 4.5 km
Schotterweg 351.7 m
Naturweg 53.98 m
Unbekannt 88.85 m

Safety guidelines

Please note the current snow and avalanche report for the coming days: https://www.oetztal.com/de/  & https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest

The Ötztal Tourism team will be happy to provide you with personal information about the condition of the winter hiking trails.

Ötztal Tourism T +43 5 72 00 300 - info@laengenfeld.com

Technical difficulty

Very easy - can be completed by anyone without specific technique training.

Additional information

More info about winter hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandern

Recommended maps

Winter map Längenfeld

From the parking lot in Gries the path leads very gently to the Vögelas bridge. From here the incline rises noticeably. After a few switchbacks the path branches off to the right. This path leads with some bends and a pleasant incline up to the hut.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final station and exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Gries

Getting there

 The car trip into ÖTZTAL

The journey by car takes travelers through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and continues along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll highway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently determine your route with the route planner. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking options are available in Gries:

Gries at the end of the village – paid

Coordinates

11.027055, 47.069303
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
12 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
27 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

The tour is within these protected areas.

Naturpark Ötztal (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Stubaier Alpen (Protected area)

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes.