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Ötztal Trek
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Amberger HutPhoto: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
6 partial routes consist of a total of 22 stages and 15 variants covering around 30,000 meters of ascent and 400 km in length. The Ötztal Trek runs from Ötztal train station eastwards over passes, ridges, and peaks, from hut to hut up to Obergurgl and Vent. On the western mountain ridge, the Geigenkamm, the trek returns to Ötztal train station.
6 partial routes with 2 - 5 day stages each are ideal for an unforgettable vacation at the peak of Tyrol, in the Ötztal mountain world. Of course, mountain experience is necessary for these routes. Most stages are classified as “black mountain trails” (difficult) according to the “Tyrolean Hiking and Mountain Trail Concept”, and the other stages are classified as “red” (medium difficulty).
Some stages lead over eternal ice, where markings or signs are usually missing. Therefore, precise route planning in advance is essential, as well as checking the weather forecast. Wearing hiking equipment such as ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, cap, and gloves along with carrying a first aid kit is mandatory for every mountaineer.
Author’s recommendation
Best season: July – September
Ötztal Verified partner
Track types
Rest stops
Almhof MareilIssalm
Dortmunder Hütte
Zwieselbach Alm
Tiefenbach Glacier restaurant
Tips and suggestions
Luggage transport is not offered
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 ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel with public transport 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 trip into ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes guests through the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, country roads can also be used. Your journey can be quickly and conveniently planned using the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
Parking lots are indicated at the respective stages.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Wearing hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, a cap, and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map.
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Ötztal Bahnhof (704 m) –> Marlstein –> Mareil –> Dortmunder Hütte (1.949 m)
Dortmunder Hut (1,949 m) –> Schweinfurter Hut (2,036 m)
Schweinfurter Hütte (2,036 m) → Winnebachseehütte (2,361 m)
Winnebachseehütte (2,361 m) –> Bachfallenferner -> Amberger Hütte (2,136 m)
Amberger Hut (2,136 m) –> Wütenkarsattel (3,103 m) –> Hochstubai Hut (3,174 m)
Hochstubaihütte (3,174 m) –> notch / Windachferner –> Hildesheimer Hut (2,899 m)
Hildesheimer Hütte (2.900 m) -> Gamsplatzl (3.018 m) -> Siegerlandhütte (2.710 m)
Siegerlandhütte (2.710 m) -> Windachscharte -> Gasthaus Hochfirst (1.860 m)
Gasthaus Hochfirst (1.860 m) - Timmelsjoch - Brunnenkogelhouse (2.738 m)
Obergurgl (1,900 m) –> Langtalereck Hut (2,430 m) –> Ramolhaus (3,005 m)
Ramolhaus (3,005 m) –> Ramoljoch (3,189 m) –> Martin-Busch-Hütte (2,501 m)
Martin-Busch Hut (2,501 m) –> Similaun Hut (3,017 m)
Similaun hut (3,017 m) –> Hauslabjoch (3,283 m) –> Hochjoch-Hospiz (2,412 m)
Hochjoch-Hospiz (2,412 m) –> Brandenburger Haus (3,274 m)
Brandenburger Haus (3,274 m) –> Fluchtkogel (3,497 m) –> Vernagthütte (2,755 m)
Vernagthütte (2,755 m) → Breslauer Hütte (2,844 m)
Breslauer Hut (2,844 m) –> Tiefenbach Restaurant (2,789 m) –> Rettenbachjoch (2,990 m) –> Braunschweiger Hut (2,758 m)
Braunschweiger Hütte (2.758 m) –> Mainzer Höhenweg –> Rüsselsheimer Hütte (2.328 m)
Rüsselsheimer Hütte (2.328 m) –> Kapuzinerjöchl (2.710 m) –> Breitlehnjöchl (2.637 m) –> Sandjöchl (2.826 m) –> Luibisscharte (2.914 m) –> ...
Hauersee hut (2,383 m) –> Felderjöchl (2,797 m) –> Frischmann hut (2,192 m)
Frischmann Hut (2,192 m) -> Fundusfeiler (3,079 m) -> Erlanger Hut (2,541 m)
Erlanger Hütte (2,541 m) -> Forchheimer Weg -> Maisalm (1,631 m) -> Ötztal-Bahnhof (704 m)