Mountain Hike
Summit route Zwölferköpfl
Haiming
Top
Medium
Key facts
2:00 h
Duration
2.14 km
Length
519 m
Ascent
1 m
Descent
2,253 m
Max. altitude
1,731 m
Min. altitude
Best Season
Jan
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Map & elevation profile
The Tour
PARKING LOT ISSBRÜCKE -> ZWÖLFERKÖPFL
The starting point is the parking lot or the bus stop Issbrücke. There follows a steep ascent through the forest, past the Upper Issalm (not managed) to the Zwölferköpfl junction. Here you are already at the tree line. Then continue right, following the signs on a steep path up to the summit of the Zwölferköpfl. Due to its exposed location, the summit offers a wonderful view towards Kühtai and out over the Inn Valley.
Author's tip
The Zwölferkopf is also very nicely accessible from the Hochoetz alpine region via the Balbach Alm.
The Zwölferkopf is also very nicely accessible from the Hochoetz alpine region via the Balbach Alm.
Regions & Places
Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Innsbruck region (Tourism area)
Haiming (Commune)
Silz (Commune)
Mountain areas
Alps (Mountain area)
Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 25.03.2026 · Created at 25.08.2016
Details
Characteristics
Linear route
Scenic
Summit route
Way types
Safety guidelines
Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and equipment (see under Equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Hiking difficulty
Hiking trail - sometimes steep or narrow. Danger of falling cannot be ruled out. Basic surefootedness and orientation skills are an advantage.
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
Directions
The starting point is the parking lot or the bus stop Issbrücke. There follows a steep ascent through the forest, past the Upper Issalm (not managed) to the Zwölferköpfl junction. Here there is another ascent to the summit of the Zwölferköpfl.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination using public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Issbrücke
Getting there
The drive to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. The arrival by car takes visitors through the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and continues along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be quickly and conveniently determined: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
Parking lot Issbrücke
Current information
Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
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
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without dining options, is necessary.