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Stage 22
Ötztal Trek stage 22
Ötztal Verified partner
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Erlanger HutPhoto: Ötztal
- Route: path, footpath, (paved) driveable path
- Requirements: sure-footedness, freedom from dizziness, fitness, endurance
- Mountain path red
- Difficulty: no special difficulties; stable weather conditions particularly important
- Equipment: normal hiking equipment
- Overnights, stops: Erlanger Hütte, Maisalm
Ötztal Verified partner
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report.
Tips and suggestions
Did you know that…
...the Forchheimer Weg has connected the Geigenkamm with the Inn valley since 1930?
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies throughout the entire 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 southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. The arrival by car takes travelers over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Apart from the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be determined quickly and conveniently: To 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
- Parking lot at Engelswand climbing garden | no multi-day tickets possible
- Köfels parking lot | paid | 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.
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