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Stage 2
Ötztal Trek Stage 2
Ötztal Verified partner
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Dortmunder HutPhoto: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
Dortmunder Hut (1,949 m) –> Schweinfurter Hut (2,036 m)
- Route: trail, footpath
- Requirements: sure-footedness, basic lack of fear of heights
- Mountain path red | black
- Difficulty: no special difficulties
- Equipment: normal hiking equipment
- Overnight stay, refreshment: Dortmunder Hut, Schweinfurter Hut
Author’s recommendation
Stage 2 as a Day Route
Kühtai – Dortmunder Hut (1,949 m) – Schweinfurter Hut (2,036 m) – Larstigalm (1,777 m) – descent to Niederthai (1,550 m)
Please note that the start and end points are not the same. If possible, travel by public transport or make sure you can return to your car at the end of your hikes.
Ötztal Verified partner
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Dortmunder HütteSafety information
Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report.
Tips and suggestions
Did you know that…
...4.5m³ of rock was used for the embankment of the dam, all of which came exclusively from the area of today's reservoir?
More information about hiking in Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination using public transport or local taxi companies.
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car drive to 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 continues along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your trip with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Silz:
- At the train station
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 for hikes without the option to stop for refreshments.
Localization
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