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Stage 11
Long Distance Hiking
· Ötztal
Ötztaler Urweg E11 Umhausen - Sautens
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SautensPhoto: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
STAGE 11:
UMHAUSEN –> Neudorf –> Ötztaler Ache –> Östen/Hopfgarten –> Tumpen –> Habichen –> Piburger See –> Piburg –> Haderlehn –> SAUTENS
A NATURAL JEWEL IN THE MIDST OF THE DANCE OF THE ELEMENTS
Feel the primal force with every step you take into the beautiful and varied nature. Whether with full energy at Stuibenfall, with eagle eyes at the birds of prey park, following Ötzi's tracks in the Ötzi Open-Air Park, or relaxing deeply at the bathing lake – in the primal force Umhausen, everyone finds their experience.
The following kilometers promise a wonderful mixture of river, forest, and meadow hiking. Through green forests, you quietly approach an incomparable natural jewel, the Piburger See. The lake is a popular excursion destination for young and old in summer. Around the lake, there is a well-developed hiking network with views of the sparkling natural lake. On the way, you pass the small hamlet of Piburg, from which the lake takes its name. In Sautens, the stage destination, a centuries-old tradition is preserved: schnapps distilling. In the climatically favored location, among others, apricots thrive. For the Ötztaler Meisterwurz, however, the distillers must go up to about 2,000 m, to then create a high-quality apple brandy with the aromas of the root, like anise, fennel, and citrus.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Gasthaus Seehäusl am Piburger SeeRestaurant at Lake Piburger See
Safety information
Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) necessary Please note the current weather report.
Tips and suggestions
Did you know that…
…the Piburger See was originally an old valley hollow parallel to the Ötztal? After the last Ice Age, the lake was dammed by a massive landslide. The lake reaches water temperatures of up to 24°C in high summer.
More info about hiking in Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern
Roadbook
From the center of Umhausen, turn left at the church and then take the turnoff to the hamlet of Neudorf. There, follow the signs towards Ötztaler Ache. Cross it and take the forest road heading east, always following the street until you reach the covered wooden bridge. Walk past the solitary farmhouse on the left side and then take the hiking trail to the left.
From here, the path steadily goes uphill until it becomes a trail. High up, enjoy a magnificent panoramic view over the valley floor of Umhausen. At the top, follow the forest road downhill towards Tumpen. There, walk left along the Tumpner circular path until you reach the village directly.
Then follow the signs towards Habicher See and continue hiking on the mountain side to Piburger See. At the fork after Habicher See, keep left and walk slightly uphill towards Piburger See and further up to the scenic Seejöchl.
The steep ascent is rewarded with a breathtaking view. Then follow the path to Haderlehn and from there follow the signs downhill into the village of Sautens until you reach the community center.
Gasthaus Seehäusl am Piburger See
Piburger See
Restaurant at Lake Piburger See
Seejöchl
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final station or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly 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 drive to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors via the Inn Valley up to the valley entrance and then further along the Ötztal. Besides 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: www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Umhausen:
- Mure parking lot | free
- Bischoffsplatz parking lot | paid | multi-day tickets possible
- Engelswand climbing garden parking lot | paid | 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-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. It is necessary to bring a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes with no possibility of stopping for food.
Localization
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