Wenderkogel - Umhausen
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
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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Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
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
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here
Recommended literature
Recommended maps
Kompass hiking map | Scale 1:35,000
Directions
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.
Arrival
Public transit
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
Starting point
Getting there
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
Current information
warmer than recently
Later risk of thunderstorms
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.