Hiking Trail

Panorama Restaurant and WIDIVERSUM Hochoetz

Oetz
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Easy
Key facts
0:05 h Duration
2.79 km Length
1216 m Ascent
10 m Descent
2,020 m Max. altitude
801 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
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Description

OETZ -> PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ

Map & elevation profile

OETZ -> PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ

Directly located at the top station of the Acherkogel cable car. The panorama restaurant is a good starting point for relaxing family hikes in the Hochoetz alpine pasture region.

The WIDIVERSUM family adventure land is located directly beneath the panorama restaurant and offers lots of fun for little hikers. While the parents enjoy the sun, the little ones help the mascot WIDI search for the magic crystal.

A wild ride in WIDIs MOVIESHUTTLE (5D cinema - duration approx. 10 minutes) completes the mountain experience!

The ascent to the panorama restaurant Hochoetz is also possible on foot. However, the path is very steep and not suitable for small children. About 1,200 meters in altitude have to be covered in approximately 2.5-3 hours.

Admission to WIDIVERSUM is free!

Author's tip
WIDIs MOVIESHUTTLE - the virtual 5D adventure right at the panorama restaurant! Tickets available on site!

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Oetz (Commune)

Mountain areas

Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 05.06.2013

Characteristics

Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Cableway ascent/descent
Accessibility
Suitable for strollers

Way types

Unbekannt 2.79 km

Safety guidelines

Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/en/summer.html

Additional information

More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

Recommended maps

Kompass #043 | Ötztal Alps Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50,000

Directly located at the top station of the Acherkogel cable car. The panorama restaurant is a good starting point for relaxing family hikes in the Hochoetz alpine pasture region.

The WIDIVERSUM family adventure land offers lots of fun for little hikers.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL train station. From there, you can conveniently and quickly continue by public bus service or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Oetz

Getting there

The drive 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 guests over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads may also be used. With the route planner, you can quickly and conveniently determine your drive: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps 

Parking

The following parking options are available: 

  • Parking lot Acherkogel cable car (fees apply)
  • Parking lot rafting entry point (at the end of Oetz on the right side) (fees apply)
  • Central parking lot Oetz (fees apply)
  • Overnight parking during multi-day routes: Central parking lot Oetz, tickets available at the Oetz information office.
  • When taking the Ochsengarten gondola, free parking is available in Ochsengarten

Coordinates

10.902665, 47.199336
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
12 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
27 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves! It is also important to bring enough provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map.