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Wenderkogel - Umhausen-Niederthai
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WenderkogelPhoto: Ötztal
KÖFELS->Wenderkogel->Schartle->KÖFELS
You start at the parking lot in Köfels, walk through the village and then turn left towards Schartle/Fundustal. At the junction Wenderkogel / Fundustal, you then go right over the stones to Wenderkogel. Once there, you can enjoy the unique view over Umhausen-Niederthai. On the way back, you go through the forest again to Köfels.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
For climbers who are not afraid of heights, sure-footed, and highly experienced in high alpine environments;
Excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, safety and orientation aids, good weather conditions recommended.
Please note the current weather report
Tips and suggestions
More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel comfortably and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination.
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car journey to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. The journey by car takes holidaymakers via the Inn valley to the valley entrance and 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. To the route planner: http://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
Parking lot Köfels
The parking lot is subject to a fee from 07:00 to 18:30 and is managed in both summer and winter.
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Day ticket car € 6.00 | no card payment possible coins ONLY
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Guests with disabilities park for free - ID must be clearly displayed
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No multi-day ticket possible
Coordinates
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Author’s map recommendations
Kompass hiking map | Scale 1:35,000
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, 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 catering options, is necessary.
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