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Ötztal Trek Route 1
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Dortmunder HutPhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
STAGES 1 – 5
Ötztal-Bahnhof (704 m) – Dortmunder Hut (1,949 m) – Schweinfurter Hut (2,036 m) – Winnebachsee Hut (2,361 m) – Amberger Hut (2,136 m) – Hochstubai Hut (3,174 m)
A SEA IN THE HIGH MOUNTAINS
Elevation gain: 4,950 m ascent; 2,500 m descent
Distance: 55 km
The beginner route definitely requires stamina but not quite alpine experience, as the transitions – except for the last two stages – are ice-free. An exit is easily possible before these stages.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Zwieselbach AlmSafety information
Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountaineering equipment (see under Equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather forecast.
Tips and suggestions
Exit possible in Gries near Längenfeld (Stages 3 + 4). Glacier experience necessary for stages 4 + 5 (possibly only with mountain guide).
More info about hiking in Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. Final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel comfortably and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Ötztal train station is located in the west of Austria in the state of TIROL. For your arrival by car, plan the optimal travel route from your home using the route planner online at: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available:
- Ambach Info Point | paid | tickets available at Oetz information or the Ambach Info Point
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass hiking map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)
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 for hikes without opportunities to stop, is necessary.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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