Toprecommended route
Stage 1
Ötztal Trek Stage 1
Ötztal Verified partner
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BrandseePhoto: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
- Trail type: path, footpath, forest road
- Requirements: sure-footedness, fitness, endurance
- Mountain path red
- Difficulty: no special difficulties
- Equipment: normal hiking equipment
- Overnight stays, dining: Mountain hotel & guesthouse Marlstein, Almhof Mareil, Dortmunder Hut, nearby (Issalm, Feldringalm – no overnight stays)
Author’s recommendation
DAY TIP
Sattele (1,690 m) –> Feldringalm –> Faltengartenköpfl (2,184 m) –> Feldringer Böden –> Marlstein –> Sattele
From Sattele, take the forest road up to Feldringalm at 1,888 m. Continue on the path to the Feldringer Böden until the summit cross of Faltengartenköpfl. Beautiful panoramic mountain! Descend via the Grünwaslkreuz to Marlstein. Then take the forest road back to the starting point, Sattele!
Difficulty, walking time: easy hiking route, approx. 4 hours
Elevation change: 500 m ascent and descent
Ötztal Verified partner
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Almhof MareilIssalm
Dortmunder Hütte
Safety information
Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see equipment) necessary. Please observe the current weather report.
Tips and suggestions
Did you know that…
...the Amberger Lake lies in a basin carved by glaciers?
More information about hiking in Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel comfortably and quickly through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi companies.
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Car travel into ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors along the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, local roads can also be used. Your route can be quickly and conveniently planned using the route planner: Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available:
- Infopoint Ambach | paid | tickets available at the Oetz information office or Infopoint Ambach
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. It is necessary to carry a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions when hiking without opportunities for refreshment.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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