Map - WIDI's theme trail - Good luck! The exciting world of miners
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WIDI's theme trail - Good luck! The exciting world of miners

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Key facts
1:15 h Duration
2.68 km Length
110 m Ascent
110 m Descent
2,061 m Max. altitude
1,951 m Min. altitude
Stamina
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Description

PANORAMA RESTAURANT (2,020) -> Crystal rock -> Stone mill -> Tunnel -> Balbach Alm (1,957 m) -> Pulley -> Kühtaile Alm (1,988 m) -> Crystal water -> PANORAMA RESTAURANT (2,020 m)
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PANORAMA RESTAURANT (2,020) -> Crystal rock -> Stone mill -> Tunnel -> Balbach Alm (1,957 m) -> Pulley -> Kühtaile Alm (1,988 m) -> Crystal water -> PANORAMA RESTAURANT (2,020 m)

Here miner Kuno is the hero. Follow his tracks and learn everything about miners and mining. What is hidden in tunnels and caves? Where do the crystals come from? How does a pulley work? You will discover all this and much more along the way.

Length of the route: 2.5 km

Walking time: approx. 1 hour

Stations: Mountain station > Crystal rock > Stone mill > Kuno's tunnel > Balbach Alm – Kuno's pulley > Kühtaile Alm – Crystal water > Mountain station

Refreshments: Balbach Alm, Kühtaile Alm

Author's tip
Don't forget, at the Panorama restaurant, Balbach Alm and Kühtaile Alm there is a WIDI friends stamp!

Regions & Places

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

Mountain areas

Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 15.08.2019

Characteristics

Round trip
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Cableway ascent/descent

Way types

Schotterweg 1.25 km
Naturweg 261.65 m
Pfad 1.06 km
Unbekannt 116.46 m

Safety guidelines

Intermediate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountaineering equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/en/summer.html

Additional information

More information about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/hiking

Recommended maps

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Here miner Kuno is the hero. Follow his tracks and learn everything about miners and mining. What is hidden in tunnels and caves? Where do the crystals come from? How does a pulley work? You will discover all this and much more along the way.

Length of the route: 2.5 km

Walking time: approx. 1 hour

Stations: Mountain station > Crystal rock > Stone mill > Kuno's tunnel > Balbach Alm – Kuno's pulley > Kühtaile Alm – Crystal water > Mountain station

Refreshments: Balbach Alm, Kühtaile Alm

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal Train Station. The final stop and exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Panorama Restaurant Hochoetz

Getting there

The car drive into ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Travelers arrive by car via the Inn Valley up to the valley entrance and continue along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and easily planned with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking options are available:

  • Parking lot Acherkogelbahn (fee required)
  • Parking lot Rafting entry point (at the end of the village of Oetz on the right side) (fee required)
  • Central parking lot Oetz (fee required)
  • Overnight parking during multi-day tours: Central parking lot Oetz, the ticket is available at the Oetz information office.
  • Free parking in Ochsengarten when taking the Ochsengarten gondola - camping prohibited

Coordinates

10.932258, 47.212313
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

Suitable 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 refreshment options, is necessary.
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