Long Distance Hiking recommended route Stage 1

Ötztal Trek Stage 1

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    Ötztal Bahnhof (704 m) –> Marlstein –> Mareil –> Dortmunder Hütte (1.949 m)
    moderate
    Distance 18.6 km
    6:30 h
    1,561 m
    305 m
    1,949 m
    690 m
    • Route: Climb, Footpath, Track
    • Requirement: Safety, condition, endurance
    • Mountain trail red
    • Difficulty: no special difficulties
    • Equipment: normal hiking equipment
    • Overnight stay, stop: Familiengasthof Marlstein, Almhof Mareil, Dortmunder Hütte

    Author’s recommendation

    TIP OF THE DAY

    Sattele (1.690 Meter) – Feldringalm – Faltengartenköpfl (2.184 Meter) –Feldringer Böden – Marlstein – Sattele
    From Sattele along the forest trail to Feldringalm at 1888 m. Continueon the footpath towards Feldringer Böden to the summit cross of Faltegartenköpfl.
    Beautiful vantage peak! Descend via Grünwaslkreuz to Marlstein. Back to Sattele starting point on the forest trail.
    Level, walking time: easy hike, about. 4h
    Altitude meters: 500 hm descent and ascent

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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: January 31, 2025
    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    Dortmunder Hütte, 1,949 m
    Lowest point
    690 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 3.70%Dirt road 5.38%Forested/wild trail 13.67%Path 39.81%Road 1.38%Unknown 36.02%
    Asphalt
    0.7 km
    Dirt road
    1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    2.5 km
    Path
    7.4 km
    Road
    0.3 km
    Unknown
    6.7 km
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    Rest stops

    Almhof Mareil
    Issalm
    Dortmunder Hütte

    Safety information

    Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report

    Tips and suggestions

    Did you know that…

    ... the Lake Amberger See is nestled in a wide basin shaped by the glacier?

    More details about hiking In Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern 

    Public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

     

    Directions

    The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps

    Parking

    The following parking facilities are available:

    - Infopoint Ambach | chargeable | Tickets are available at the Oetz information office or at the Ambach information point

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.238208, 10.859486
    DMS
    47°14'17.5"N 10°51'34.1"E
    UTM
    32T 640737 5233312
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass Hiking Map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

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    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    18.6 km
    Duration
    6:30 h
    Ascent
    1,561 m
    Descent
    305 m
    Highest point
    1,949 m
    Lowest point
    690 m
    Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available

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