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Stage 4
Ötztal Trek Stage 4
Ötztal Verified partner
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Amberger HutPhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
- Route: trail, footpath, road
- Requirements: sure-footedness, no fear of heights, stamina, high alpine experience
- Mountain path black, sectionally alpine route
- Difficulties: passage at Bachfallenferner (crevasses); mountain guide recommended
- Equipment: normal hiking equipment, (depending on conditions) ice axe, crampons; rope in any case; roping up on the glacier
- Overnight stays, refreshment: Winnebachseehütte, Vordere Sulztalalm (no overnight stay), Amberger Hütte
Ötztal Verified partner
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Amberger HütteSafety information
Suitable for sure-footed, experienced alpine climbers without fear of heights; very good physical condition, alpine experience and mountain equipment (see under equipment), occasionally alpine safety gear, good weather conditions recommended Please observe the current weather report
Tips and suggestions
Did you know that…
...the Bachfalle is a spectacular waterfall near the Winnebachseehütte.
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 travel comfortably and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination.
The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car journey to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. The arrival by car leads travelers through the Inn Valley to the entrance of the valley and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be determined quickly and conveniently: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available:
Gries:
- Parking lot at the end of town | paid | multi-day tickets possible
Längenfeld:
- Sports center Längenfeld | free
- Nature park house Längenfeld | free
For multi-day routes, leave information and the return date clearly visible on the windshield.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass hiking map (available in the information offices of Ötztal Tourism)
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate 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 on hikes without refreshment opportunities, is necessary.
Ice axe, crampons, rope | mountain guide recommended.
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