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Stage 21
Ötztal Trek Stage 21
Ötztal Verified partner
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Photo: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
- Route: path
- Requirements: sure-footedness, confidence on heights
- Black mountain path
- Difficulties: no special difficulties
- Equipment: normal hiking equipment
- Accommodation, dining: Frischmann Hut, Erlanger Hut
- Access/exit points: Umhausen – Frischmann Hut (approx. 3.5 h ascent, approx. 2.5 h descent; alternatively taxi shuttle Umhausen – Hintere Fundusalm – then about 30 min ascent to Frischmann Hut); Köfels (municipality of Umhausen) – Frischmann Hut (approx. 2.5 h ascent, approx. 2 h descent); Umhausen – Erlanger Hut (approx. 4.5 h ascent, approx. 3.5 h descent; alternatively taxi shuttle Umhausen – junction towards Vordere Leierstalalm – then about 2 h ascent to Erlanger Hut, approx. 1.5 h descent); Taxi ScharfetterT +43 (0) 5255 5858
Author’s recommendation
Stage 21 as a day route (reverse)
Hut taxi from Tumpen towards Armelen Hut (exit at Abzw. Gehsteigalm, approx. 1,600 m) - Erlanger Hut (2,541 m) - Fundusfeiler (3,079 m) - Frischmann Hut (2,192 m) - Descent to Hintere Fundusalm (1,964 m), from here hut taxi to Umhausen
Please note that the start and end points are not the same. If possible, use public transport or make sure you can get back to your car at the end of your hikes.
DAY TIP
Frischmann Hut (2,192 m) – Waalweg Fundus - Frischmann Hut (2,192 m)
From the Frischmann Hut, the path begins in the rear Fundustal, leads eastward to Köfler Scharte at 2,088 meters, and continues to the rear Fundusalm. The Waalweg in the rear Fundustal is probably unique due to its exposed location above the tree line and terrain (over 50% consists of primary rock debris).
Difficulty, walking time: easy hike; 1.35 h
Elevation gain: 120 m ascent and descent
Ötztal Verified partner
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Suitable for sure-footed, confident on steep terrain, and alpine-experienced mountaineers; very good physical condition, alpine experience and mountaineering equipment (see under equipment), sometimes alpine safety gear, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report.
Tips and suggestions
Did you know that…
...the Waalweg in the Fundus once supplied water to Köfels?
More information 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 travel conveniently and quickly using public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination.
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Driving to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and then further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, you can quickly and conveniently determine your drive: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Umhausen:
- Mure parking lot | free of charge
- Bischoffsplatz parking lot | paid | multi-day tickets possible
- at the Engelswand climbing garden parking lot | no multi-day tickets possible
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass hiking map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without dining options, is necessary.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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