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Winnebachseehütte - Längenfeld/Gries
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GRIES PARKING AREA -> Winnebach -> Path Winnebachseehütte -> WINNEBACHSEEHÜTTE
moderate
Distance 4.6 km
Duration2:00 h
Ascent778 m
Descent9 m
Highest point2,362 m
Lowest point1,585 m
From the parking lot at the end of Gries you follow the road to Winnebach to take the trail towards Winnebachseehütte. Soon the steep track leads out of the forest past numerous avalanche points. The well-laid trail winds up steeply at the end, to the right you can watch the wild Winnebach-river. Arrived at the hut you have the possibillity to linger on the lake, which is located directly behind the hut.
Author’s recommendation
Bronze relief section of the Ötztal Nature Park at the start of the trail: Here you can learn about the habitat "Wild Water" or the history of Gries.
Author
Ötztal Tourismus Büro Längenfeld
Update: March 19, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
2,362 m
Lowest point
1,585 m
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WinnebachseehütteSafety information
Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather reportTips and suggestions
More information about hiking can be found hereStart
Gries
Coordinates:
DD
47.069450, 11.027141
DMS
47°04'10.0"N 11°01'37.7"E
UTM
32T 653912 5214875
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Destination
Winnebachseehut
Turn-by-turn directions
Start of the hike is the parking lot at the outskirts of Gries. From here follow the road to Winnebach. Once in Winnebach, you will find a seep track that first leads through the forest and then past numerous avalanche points to the Winnebachseehütte.
Public transport
Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is thetrain station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local
taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here:
http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is thelongest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the
entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country
roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking facilities are available in Gries:Parking area at the end of the village - (chargeable)
Coordinates
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47.069450, 11.027141
DMS
47°04'10.0"N 11°01'37.7"E
UTM
32T 653912 5214875
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
4.6 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
778 m
Descent
9 m
Highest point
2,362 m
Lowest point
1,585 m
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
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