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Sled run Horlachtal - Niederthai
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Horlachtal Niederthai toboggan runPhoto: Ötztal
NIEDERTHAI SENNHOF PARKING LOT -> Larstigalm -> Schweinfurter Hut -> NIEDERTHAI SENNHOF PARKING LOT
From the Sennhof parking lot in Niederthai (next to the information center), you follow the wide winter hiking trail along the Horlachbach stream into the valley to Larstigalm (1 h) or further to the Schweinfurter Hut (2 h). Once at the top, you can enjoy the breathtaking winter landscape and delicious Ötztal specialties on the sun terrace. Afterwards, you return the same way to Niederthai with the sled.
Alternatively, you can also hike from Niederthai along the “Grastalweg” with a bit more incline to Larstigalm and from there continue to the Schweinfurter Hut.
The Grastalweg is also groomed. The sled run is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00.
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Rest stops
LarstigalmSchweinfurter Hut
Safety information
Please note the current snow and avalanche reports for the coming days:
https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest
The Ötztal Tourism team is happy to personally inform you about the condition of the sled runs.
Ötztal Tourism
T +43 5 72 00 400,
Tips and suggestions
More info on sledding/sledging can be found here
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, you can travel quickly and conveniently by public bus or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The drive 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 over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and continues along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your trip with the route planner.
To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
The following parking options are available in Niederthai:
- Sennhof parking lot | Cost: €6.00 car day ticket, mandatory from 7:00 - 18:30, multi-day tickets possible | guests with disability ID parked for free | buses park for free
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
- Winter map Umhausen-Niederthai
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, wind, rain, snow and sun protection, hat and gloves, as well as sturdy footwear is necessary. Bringing a first aid kit and a mobile phone, as well as sufficient provisions on tours without a place to rest, is required.
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