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Rieder side - Längenfeld
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PestkapellePhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Längenfeld, Ötztal
WINKLEN -> Unterried -> Lehn -> Oberried -> Plague Chapel -> Auenweg -> Lehner Au -> WINKLEN
The starting point for this circular hike is at the free parking lot in the hamlet of Winklen. At the beginning, walk along the road towards Unterried. Just past the first houses, turn right and follow the signs to Wurzberg-Alm. There, the flat hiking trail leads to the districts Unterried, Lehn, and Oberried. Visible from afar is the plague chapel, which looms on a hill. The plague chapel is one of the power places in Längenfeld. Therefore, we take the gently ascending path to it. After a short rest, the return route follows the Auenweg (along the Ache river) back to Winklen.
Author’s recommendation
Since the path is mostly flat, it is also suitable for wheelchair users and strollers (except for the ascent to the plague chapel).
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Ötztal Bäck - AuRestaurant Infang
Safety information
Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please pay attention to the current weather report.
Tips and suggestions
POI - Plague Chapel
As plague victims in the 17th century were not allowed to be buried on the opposite side of the river, a small filial church consecrated to the Holy Trinity was specifically built in 1661 - commonly known as Bichlkirche or plague chapel - in the forest at Kropfbühel.
More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here.
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train. The final station or departure point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you travel comfortably and quickly 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
Directions
The drive to the ÖTZTAL
Traveling by car, guests drive through the Inn valley to the entrance of the valley and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, you can quickly and conveniently plan your trip. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available:
- Parking lot in Winklen in front of the bridge near the electronics shop Optimal - free of charge
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Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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