Tip! Schaferkreuz sunset experience
Description
ACHERKOGELBAHN MOUNTAIN STATION --> Schaferkreuz --> ACHERKOGELBAHN MOUNTAIN STATION
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
ACHERKOGELBAHN MOUNTAIN STATION --> Schaferkreuz --> ACHERKOGELBAHN MOUNTAIN STATION
The starting point of this short hike to the Schaferkreuz is the mountain station Acherkogelbahn. From here, you walk straight ahead until you reach a narrow path that leads upwards to the right. After about 250 m, you reach a wide forest road, which you leave again after about 60 m and then snake up the next narrow path. After about 300 m, you reach a fork. Here you follow the left path. This path gently crosses upwards and opens up a dreamlike view of the Ötztal Alps and Mieminger Chain. After about 400 carefree meters, you reach the Schaferkreuz, where you can enjoy the panorama once again in full. Especially at dusk, spectacular sky shows can occur here, definitely a holiday "must see."
The descent is on the same route back down.
Take advantage of the sunset rides and experience impressive sky shows during dusk.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Easy to moderate hiking trail; suitable for beginners. Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Hiking difficulty
Additional information
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Directions
The starting point of this short hike to the Schaferkreuz is the mountain station Acherkogelbahn. From here, you walk straight ahead until you reach a narrow path that leads upwards to the right. After about 250 m, you reach a wide forest road, which you leave again after about 60 m and then snake up the next narrow path. After about 300 m, you reach a fork. Here you follow the left path. This path gently crosses upwards and opens up a dreamlike view of the Ötztal Alps and Mieminger Chain. After about 400 carefree meters, you reach the Schaferkreuz, where you can enjoy the panorama once again in full. Especially at dusk, spectacular sky shows can occur here, definitely a holiday "must see."
The descent is on the same route back down.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly with public buses or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
The car ride to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. The car trip leads travelers through the Inn valley up to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and comfortably planned with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
Parking spaces are available at the Acherkogelbahn.
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking shoes, wind, rain, and sun protection, a hat, and 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 refreshment options, is necessary.