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Long Distance Hiking recommended route Stage 2

Ötztal Trek Stage 2

Long Distance Hiking · Ötztal
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  • Dortmunder Hütte
    Dortmunder Hütte
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    Dortmunder Hütte (1.949 m) - Schweinfurter Hütte (2.028 m)
    difficult
    Distance 10.7 km
    4:00 h
    926 m
    843 m
    2,778 m
    1,948 m
    • Route: ascending, walking distance
    • Requirements: stability of the tread, basic degree of dizziness
    • Mountain route red and black
    • Difficulties: no special difficulties
    • Equipment: normal hiking equipment
    • Huts: Dortmunder Hut, Schweinfurter Hut

    Author’s recommendation

    Stage 2 as a day stage

    Kühtai - Dortmunder Hütte (1,949 m) - Schweinfurter Hütte (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, take advantage of public transport. Otherwise make sure that you will get back to your car at the end of your hike.

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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: March 06, 2025
    Difficulty
    T3 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    2,778 m
    Lowest point
    1,948 m
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    Rest stops

    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 dam of the water reservoir was filled with 4.5 million m³ of rock.

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

    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

    At the railway station

    Coordinates

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    47.211631, 11.008200
    DMS
    47°12'41.9"N 11°00'29.5"E
    UTM
    32T 652068 5230638
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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.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Ötztal Trek Stage 3
    • Ötztaler Urweg E2 Oetz - Niederthai
    • Ötztaler Urweg E3 Niederthai - Längenfeld
    • Ötztaler Urweg E11 Umhausen - Sautens
    • Ötztaler Urweg E12 Sautens - Haiming - Ötztal Bhf
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    Difficulty
    T3 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    10.7 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    926 m
    Descent
    843 m
    Highest point
    2,778 m
    Lowest point
    1,948 m
    Scenic Refreshment stops available Linear route Family-friendly

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