Snowshoe Trail Wesele Loop
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
ACHERKOGELBAHN -> towards Rotes Wandl-> ACHERKOGELBAHN
Take the Acherkogelbahn to the Hochoetz ski area. The beautiful, signposted snowshoe trail starts below the Panorama Restaurant (2020 m) and leads towards "Rotes Wandl". From there, the trail gently descends through the forest until a fork. Here you follow the trail signposted upwards, past the Wesele Lift, back to the Panorama Restaurant.
A beautiful beginner snowshoe trail in a great winter landscape.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Please note the current snow and avalanche forecast for the coming days: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://avalanche.report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07?lang=de
Additional information
Directions
Take the Acherkogelbahn to the Hochoetz ski area. The beautiful, signposted snowshoe trail starts below the Panorama Restaurant (2020 m) and leads towards "Rotes Wandl". From there, the trail gently descends through the forest until a fork. Here you follow the trail signposted upwards, past the Wesele Lift, back to the Panorama Restaurant.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to Ötztal Bahnhof. At the station, you will find public transport or local taxi companies happy to take you to your desired destination! The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Driving to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors through the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Use the route planner to quickly and conveniently determine your trip: To the 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)
Oetz center parking lot (paid)
Overnight parking during multi-day tours: Oetz center parking lot. Tickets are available at the Oetz information office.
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, wind, rain, snow and sun protection, a hat, and gloves is required for all hikes and tours. 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.