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Water runners Brand-Burgstein Längenfeld
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Suspension Bridge LängenfeldPhoto: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
Längenfeld –> Brand –> Suspension Bridge –> Burgstein –> Längenfeld
The starting point of this hike is located in the center of Längenfeld at the Fischbach Bridge. The first steps lead into the so-called gorge, where some altitude meters have to be climbed in the direction of Brand.
You take the forest path behind the church or dare to go over the rock path. After about 40 minutes, you have completed the most strenuous part of this hike and have arrived in Brand. There you will be rewarded with a wonderful view down to Längenfeld.
You continue to enjoy the magnificent view along the entire path to Burgstein. Just before Burgstein, you cross the 84-meter-long suspension bridge, which connects the two sun terraces Brand and Burgstein and hangs 220 meters above the valley floor. The view from the steel bridge is definitely the highlight of this hike. Upon arriving in Burgstein, you take the old Burgstein road (forest path) down to Längenfeld.
In Längenfeld, you return to the starting point via the Albin Egger-Lienz themed trail.
Author’s recommendation
The hike with crossing of the suspension bridge is popular with both guests and the residents of the Ötztal.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
BrandalmSafety information
Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please observe the current weather report.
Tips and suggestions
Längenfeld basin covered by lake
- Until around 900 AD, the Längenfeld basin was probably underwater, forming a lake.
- The size of the Längenfeld valley basin can be clearly seen from Brand and Burgstein!
Suspension Bridge Längenfeld:
Längenfeld has another attraction with an 82 m long suspension bridge. High above the basin of the spa town, visitors can discover previously unknown views. The well-frequented panorama trail from Längenfeld offers a spectacular crossing. In the area of the so-called "Maurer Rinne" between the hamlets Brand and Burgstein, walkers leave solid ground and continue their hike on a steel-constructed bridge with a total span of 82 m. From this position, 150 m above the valley floor, both the main town Längenfeld and the surrounding hamlets present themselves from entirely new perspectives.
More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here.
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, you travel conveniently and quickly with public bus services or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car journey to ÖTZTAL
The arrival by car takes guests over the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and then further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner. Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Längenfeld and Gries:
- Next to the old fire station (entrance towards the campsite) – free of charge
- Sports center – (football field and swimming pool) – free of charge
- Opposite Ötztal Tourism (limited number of parking spaces) – free of charge
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Kraftquell Folder
Author’s map recommendations
Local map of Längenfeld
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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