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Snowshoe Trail Schaferkreuz 04

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    ACHERKOGELBAHN -> Acherkogelblick viewpoint platform -> Bielefelder Hut -> Schafer Kreuz -> Bielefelder Hut -> ACHERKOGELBAHN

    difficult
    Distance 5.5 km
    4:30 h
    423 m
    423 m
    2,187 m
    1,916 m

    With the Acherkogelbahn you reach the Hochoetz ski region. The beautiful, signposted snowshoe trail starts below the panoramic restaurant (2020 m) past the "Rote Wandl". From there, the trail gently leads downhill, off-piste through the forest and then crosses under the Brunnenkopflift through the snow-covered winter forest to the Acherkogelblick viewpoint platform. The impressive view of the Acherkogel invites you to linger. The next part of the snowshoe trail becomes more challenging and requires some snowshoe experience. After about 1 km and 170 m altitude gain, you reach the Bielefelder Hut where you can relax, enjoy the view, and regain strength with a Kaiserschmarrn. For the endurance athletes, there is the option to continue to the Schaferkreuz. The path here is relatively easy and crosses the mountain side slightly uphill. At the Schafer Kreuz you have a magnificent panoramic view and can take in the 360° panorama. The descent follows the same path back to the Bielefelder Hut. Below the hut, the route branches off to the right. Here you follow the slightly steeper path downhill until you reconnect with the starting part of the route and follow it back to the Acherkogelbahn.

    Author’s recommendation

    Very beautiful snowshoe trail in a wonderful winter landscape, lots of sun and 4 highlights!

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    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,187 m
    Lowest point
    1,916 m
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    Cardinal direction
    NESW

    Track types

    Dirt road 6.67%Forested/wild trail 2.30%Path 29.42%Unknown 61.60%
    Dirt road
    368 m
    Forested/wild trail
    127 m
    Path
    1.6 km
    Unknown
    3.4 km
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    Rest stops

    Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz
    Bielefelder Hütte

    Safety information

    Please note the current snow and avalanche report for the coming days: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://avalanche.report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07?lang=de

    Tips and suggestions

    www.oetz.com

    Public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely to Ötztal train station by train. At the station you will find public transportation or local taxi companies happy to take you to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

    Directions

    Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Travel by car takes visitors through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

    Parking

    The following parking options are available:

    Parking lot Acherkogelbahn (paid)

    Parking lot rafting entry point (at the end of Oetz on the right side) (paid)

    Central parking lot Oetz (paid)

    Overnight parking during multi-day tours: central parking lot Oetz, tickets available at the Oetz information office.

    Coordinates

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    47.212332, 10.931270
    DMS
    47°12'44.4"N 10°55'52.6"E
    UTM
    32T 646241 5230569
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Winter local information Oetz | Information Oetz available

    Author’s map recommendations

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

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, wind, rain, snow and sun protection, hat and gloves is required for all hikes and routes. Bringing a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a tour map, as well as sufficient provisions for tours without refreshment options, is necessary.


    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

    Similar routes nearby

    • Snowshoe Trail Acherkogelblick 02
    • Snowshoe Trail Wesele Runde
    • Snowshoe Trail Bielefelder Hütte 03
    • Snow Shoe Trail Marlstein 01
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    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.5 km
    Duration
    4:30 h
    Ascent
    423 m
    Descent
    423 m
    Highest point
    2,187 m
    Lowest point
    1,916 m
    Out and back Round trip Refreshment stops available Clear area Forest

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