Ötztal Trek Stage 2
Long Distance Hiking
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Dortmunder Hütte (1.949 m) - Schweinfurter Hütte (2.028 m)
difficult
Distance 10.7 km
Duration4:00 h
Ascent926 m
Descent843 m
Highest point2,778 m
Lowest point1,948 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.

Author
Roland Grüner
Update: March 06, 2025
Difficulty
T3
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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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Dortmunder HütteSafety 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 reportTips 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/mapsParking
At the railway stationCoordinates
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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.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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