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Alpine Tour

Wilhelm-Oltrogge-Weg Hochoetz

Oetz
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Hard
Key facts
8:30 h Duration
13.11 km Length
1513 m Ascent
1492 m Descent
2,905 m Max. altitude
2,011 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
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Description

PANORAMARESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> Bielefelder Hut -> Old Bielefelder Hut -> Wilhelm-Oltrogge-Weg -> SCHWEINFURTER HUT
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PANORAMARESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> Bielefelder Hut -> Old Bielefelder Hut -> Wilhelm-Oltrogge-Weg -> SCHWEINFURTER HUT

Ascent with the Acherkogelbahn or the Ochsengartengondelbahn. From the mountain station, you hike along the forest road ascending to the Bielefelder Hut. Above the hut follows a steep ascent to just below the summit of the Brunnenkopf. There the path gently ascends to the old Bielefelder Hut. The hut is derelict, but the panorama terrace can still be accessed. Above the hut is a small mountain lake. You pass the ruined alpine pasture and continue on the Wilhelm-Oltrogge-Weg over the Achplatte. The hiking trail is considered very challenging, and some parts are exposed.

You hike past the Hochreichkopf below. On the partly exposed path to the Hochreichscharte, you must pass a section with cable protection. Climbing equipment is not necessary. At the end, you descend to the Schweinfurter Hut.

Author's tip
Old Bielefelder Hut. This spot invites you to take a rest once more before you head onto the difficult Wilhelm-Oltrogge-Weg.

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Innsbruck region (Tourism area)
Silz (Commune)
Umhausen (Commune)
Oetz (Commune)

Mountain areas

Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 20.05.2026 · Created at 16.08.2017

Characteristics

Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Geological highlights
Cableway ascent/descent

Way types

Unbekannt 13.11 km

Safety guidelines

Suitable for those free from vertigo, sure-footed, and experienced alpine mountaineers; very good physical condition, alpine experience, and mountaineering equipment (see equipment section), sometimes alpine safety gear, and good weather conditions are recommended. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

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Ascent with the Acherkogelbahn or the Ochsengartengondelbahn. From the mountain station, you hike along the forest road ascending to the Bielefelder Hut. Above the hut follows a steep ascent to just below the summit of the Brunnenkopf. There the path gently ascends to the old Bielefelder Hut. The hut is derelict, but the panorama terrace can still be accessed. Above the hut is a small mountain lake. You pass the ruined alpine pasture and continue on the Wilhelm-Oltrogge-Weg over the Achplatte. The hiking trail is considered very challenging, and some parts are exposed.

You hike past the Hochreichkopf below. On the partly exposed path to the Hochreichscharte, you must cross a section with a cable safety system. Climbing equipment is not necessary. At the end, you then descend to the Schweinfurter Hut.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop and exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you travel conveniently and quickly 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 journey to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads vacationers over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your drive using the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking options are available:

  • Parking lot Acherkogelbahn (subject to fees)
  • Parking lot rafting entry point (at the end of Oetz on the right side) (subject to fees)
  • Central parking lot Oetz (subject to fees)
  • Overnight parking during multi-day routes: central parking lot Oetz. The ticket is available at the Oetz information office.

Coordinates

10.931452, 47.211967
Plan arrival

Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Monday, 15.06.
Not entirely stable—and a bit cooler
Morning
12 °C
40%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
23 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

The tour is within these protected areas.

Naturpark Ötztal (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Stubaier Alpen (Protected area)

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, a hat, and 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 opportunities to stop for food, is necessary.
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