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Stage 21
Ötztal Trek Stage 21
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Photo: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
Explanation
- Route: Climbing
- Requirements: Step safety, dizziness;
- Mountain path black
- Difficulty: no special difficulties
- Equipment: normal hiking equipment
- Huts: Frischmann Hut, Erlanger Hut
- Acess / exit point: Umhausen to the Frischmannhütte (approx. 3,5 h ascent, approx. 2,5 h descent,
alternatively taxish shuttle from Umhausen to the Hinteren Fundusalm - then another 30 min ascent to the Frischmannhütte);
from Köfels (municipality Umhausen) to the Frischmannhütte (about 2,5 h ascent, approx. 2 h descent);
from Umhausen to the Erlanger hut (approx. 4,5 h ascent, approx. 3,5 h descent,
alternatively taxish shuttle from Umhausen to intersection towards Vordere Leierstalalm - then approx. 2 h ascent to the Erlanger hut, approx. 1,5 h descent )
Taxi Scharfetter T +43 (0) 5255 5858
Author’s recommendation
Hut taxi from Tumpen towards Armelen Hütte (get off at the turn-off to Gehsteigalm, approx. 1,600 m) - Erlanger Hütte (2,541 m) - Fundusfeiler (3,079 m) - Frischmannhütte (2,192 m) - descent to Hintere Fundusalm (1,964 m), then by hut taxi to Umhausen
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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Frischmannhütte – Waalweg Fundus – Frischmannhütte
From Frischmannhütte the trail leads towards the rear Fundustal side valley, traveling eastwards to Köfler Scharte at 2088 meters, then in north-eastern direction to Hintere Fundusalm. The Waalweg water trail through Fundustal promises unique nature exploration above the tree line due to its exposed location and the unique terrain (some 50% made of primary rocks).
Level, walking time: easy hike, about. 1.35 h
Altitude meters: 120 hm descent and ascent
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted, Very good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather reportTips and suggestions
Did you know that…... Fundus Waalweg, a former irrigation ditch, once supplied Köfels with water?
More details about hiking In Ötztal: www.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
The following parking facilities are available in Umhausen:- Umhausen Parking Mure | free of charge
- Umhausen Bischoffsplatz | chargeable | Multi-day tickets available
- Tumpen / Lehn-Platzl At the parking place Engelswand climbing garden | chargeable | No multi-day tickets available
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Author’s map recommendations
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.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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