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Stage 20
Ötztal Trek stage 20
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HauerseehüttePhoto: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
- Route: trail
- Requirements: endurance, sure-footedness, no fear of heights
- Black mountain trail
- Difficulties: no special difficulties
- Equipment: normal hiking gear; sufficient provisions (Hauersee hut not serviced)
- Overnight stay, meals: Hauersee hut (self-catering), Frischmann hut
- Entry and exit points: from Unterried or Oberried (municipality of Längenfeld) to Hauersee hut (each approx. 3.5 h ascent, approx. 2.5 h descent); from Umhausen to Frischmann hut (approx. 3.5 h ascent, approx. 2.5 h descent; alternatively taxi shuttle from Umhausen to Hinterer Fundusalm – then about 30 min ascent to Frischmann hut); from Köfels (municipality of Umhausen) to Frischmann hut (approx. 2.5 h ascent, approx. 2 h descent); Taxi Scharfetter T +43 (0) 5255 5858
Author’s recommendation
Stage 20 as a day stage
Hut taxi from Längenfeld to Innerbergalm (1,950 m) - Hauersee hut (2,383 m) – Felderjöchl (2,797 m) – Frischmann hut (2,192 m) - Hut taxi from Hinterer Fundusalm (1,964 m) to Umhausen
Please note that the start and end points are not the same. If possible, use public transport or make sure that you can get back 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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Frischmann HutSafety information
Moderate mountain trail; 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 Geigenkamm mountain range is surrounded by about thirty 3000-meter peaks?
More info about hiking in the 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 the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel by public bus or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination.
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car journey to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches southwards 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 motorway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available:
Längenfeld:
- Parking lot in Lehn near the local museum | chargeable | more info on multi-day tickets at +43 57200 300
- Parking lot Oberried – climbing garden | chargeable | more info on multi-day tickets at +43 57200 300
Umhausen:
- Parking lot Mure | free
- Bischoffsplatz | chargeable
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. Bringing a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without refreshment options, is necessary. Hauersee hut is not serviced.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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