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Stage 10
Long Distance Hiking
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Ötztaler Urweg E10 Längenfeld - Umhausen
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Photo: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
STAGE 10:
LÄNGENFELD –> Winkelbergsee –> Wurzbergalm –> Köfels –> UMHAUSEN
A SMALL PARADISE FORMED BY A LANDSLIDE
The valley floor of Längenfeld presents itself in lush green and with a dreamy expanse stretching over 20 kilometers. The Lehner Waterfall is also a scenic marvel: a considerable amount of mountain water crashes 80 meters deep into the gorge. Benches and wooden platforms invite you to rest and offer a magnificent panorama over the endless expanse of the place. A massive landslide over 10,000 years ago left still visible traces and a paradisiacal flora and fauna throughout the landslide area. In the middle, a jade-green shallow mountain lake, gentle structural staging makes children's eyes grow bigger. At Winkelbergsee, the small water park, and the adjoining geo- and animal nature trail, there is always action.
Slightly above the lake, nestled between alpine pastures and mountain forests, lies Wurzbergalm. The many sounds and smells of the forest accompany us further to the small village of Köfels, which lies on a high plateau and was formed due to the Köfels landslide. The stage destination is soon reached, in the valley town of Umhausen.
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WurzbergalmSafety information
Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see equipment section) are necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report.
Tips and suggestions
Did you know that…
…people still speculate today about possible causes of the Köfels landslide? Theories among scientists still include weather influences, a volcanic eruption, or even a meteorite impact.
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern
Roadbook
The hike passes the Längenfeld campsite, along the Ötztaler Ache towards Lehner-Au. With a constant view of the mighty Lehner Waterfall, the path leads after a while to the left over the fields to the edge of the forest. Soon you turn left again and reach a forest road that leads to Winkelbergsee.
If you follow the signs further towards Wurzbergalm, you can either take the wide forest road or the narrow mountain path, which branches off to the left after about 25 minutes of walking.
From Wurzbergalm, you turn right along an old forest road and continue hiking to Köfels. From Köfels, you descend in switchbacks through sparse forest on a hiking trail until you reach the Ötztaler Ache.
Crossing the Ötztaler Ache and the federal road, you walk a short distance parallel to the street before a small forest path leads uphill to the hamlet of Arzwinkel. There, you cross the Niederthaier Landesstraße and stroll through a small wooded area to the busy Bischoffsplatz and from there to the town center of the municipality of Umhausen.
Winkelberg See
Wurzbergalm
Ötztal Birds of Prey Park
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Then you can travel conveniently and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination.
The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car journey to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors through the Inn Valley to the entrance of the valley and then further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned: To the route planner: www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Längenfeld:
- Längenfeld Sports Center | free of charge
- Längenfeld Nature Park House | free of charge
For multi-day tours, leave information and the return date clearly visible in the windshield.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass hiking map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)
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 a place to stop, is necessary.
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