Thematic Trail

Treasure Hunt Hochoetz

Oetz
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Key facts
1:00 h Duration
1.92 km Length
70 m Ascent
61 m Descent
2,017 m Max. altitude
1,949 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
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Description

A short hike in Hochoetz past the WIDIVERSUM towards the Rote Wandl viewpoint. A slight descent on a small footpath leads to the Kühtaile Alm and then back to the cable car.

Map & elevation profile

A short hike in Hochoetz past the WIDIVERSUM towards the Rote Wandl viewpoint. A slight descent on a small footpath leads to the Kühtaile Alm and then back to the cable car.

The route is very well suited for families with children.

Treasure Hunt Hochoetz

In Hochoetz, an exciting discovery journey awaits you through the beautiful alpine landscape of Hochoetz over the 'Rote Wandl' (viewpoint). Here you can hike the treasure route to find the treasure of Hochoetz. Along the route, spot the little caches behind stones, on trees, and other unusual spots, which will give you access to the treasure of Hochoetz.

So, how does this treasure hunt up in the mountains work?

The treasure hunt Hochoetz consists of 5 caches. In each container, there is a note with secret letters. Remember or write down all letters because only those who have all the letters can form the codeword. With this codeword, you can pick up a gift at the Panoramarestaurant! (up to 15 years old). The hiking trail to Rote Wandl is prepared as a winter hiking trail.

The starting point for the round is the mountain station of the Acherkogel gondola in Hochoetz. Attention: observe operating times (found at www.hochoetz.at). The cable car runs approximately from early June to mid-October and from mid-December to mid-April.

As long as there is no snow at 2,000 meters, you can also reach Hochoetz on foot from the village of Ochsengarten (9 km above Oetz) along the forest road and complete the round.

Author's tip
Visit the WIDIVERSUM

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Oetz (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 03.06.2023

Characteristics

Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Cableway ascent/descent
Insider tip

Way types

Asphalt 43.77 m
Schotterweg 969.85 m
Naturweg 46.37 m
Pfad 858.79 m

After exiting the cable car, walk leisurely on the left side of the WIDIVERSUM towards Rote Wandl. There you can find the first cache. From there a small hiking trail continues downwards. As soon as you reach the alpine meadows, turn right towards the Kühtaile Alm. Passing cows and sheep, you will soon reach cache 2 and at Kühtaile Alm cache 3. Then you return to the cable car mountain station. On this path, you can also see the Ochsengarten cable car and find cache 4 there. The last cache is hidden right at the cable car. Once the round is completed, a small treasure awaits you in the restaurant.

Public transit

Take the bus to the Acherkogelbahn stop - from there take the cable car directly to the start

Starting point

Acherkogel cable car

Getting there

On the B186 towards Oetz to the Acherkogelbahn

Parking

Directly at the Acherkogelbahn (fee required)

Coordinates

10.930827, 47.212138
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
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
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

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