Winter Hiking

Winter hiking trail around Niederthai - Niederthai 324

Umhausen
Closed
Top
Easy
Key facts
0:45 h Duration
2.97 km Length
41 m Ascent
42 m Descent
1,569 m Max. altitude
1,528 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Technique
Best Season
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Description

SENNHOF PARKING LOT->Nordic Sports Arena->Tellerboden->SENNHOF PARKING LOT

Map & elevation profile

SENNHOF PARKING LOT->Nordic Sports Arena->Tellerboden->SENNHOF PARKING LOT

The winter hiking trail around Niederthai starts at the Sennhof parking lot (next to the information center). From there, the marked hiking trail initially follows along the cross-country ski track. After about 100 meters, it gently ascends to the right towards the Ennebach district. The path leads flatly over the white, wintry meadows to the Nordic Sports Arena. After a short break at the Ötztal Snowman (slide hill, children's snowball wall, reclining chairs), the trail continues to the Tellerboden district. Along the forest, the hiking trail descends to the Matau ski lift and back to the starting point of the circular hike.

Regions & Places

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

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 17.04.2026 · Created at 01.02.2024

Characteristics

Out and back
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Suitable for strollers
Groomed snow

Way types

Unbekannt 2.97 km

Safety guidelines

Please note the current snow and avalanche report for the coming days:

https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://avalanche.report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07?lang=de

The Ötztal Tourism team will be happy to personally inform you about the condition of the winter hiking trails.

Ötztal Tourism, T +43 5 72 00 400, umhausen@oetztal.com

Technical difficulty

Very easy - can be completed by anyone without specific technique training.

Additional information

More information about winter hiking can be found here

Recommended maps

Local info Umhausen-Niederthai Winter

The winter hiking trail around Niederthai starts at the Sennhof parking lot (next to the information center). From there, the marked hiking trail initially follows along the cross-country ski track. After about 100 meters, it gently ascends to the right towards the Ennebach district. The path leads flatly over the white, wintry meadows to the Nordic Sports Arena. After a short break at the Ötztal Snowman (slide hill, children's snowball wall, reclining chairs), the trail continues to the Tellerboden district. Along the forest, the hiking trail descends to the Matau ski lift and back to the starting point of the circular hike.

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 conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination using public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Sennhof parking lot

Getting there

The drive into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors along 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 drive can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner.

To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.

Parking

Sennhof parking lot

The parking lot is subject to a fee from 07:00 to 18:30 and is managed year-round.

  • Day ticket: € 6.00 per car | Multi-day tickets possible - on site
  • Guests with disabilities - show visible ID - park free
  • Buses park free

Coordinates

10.967875, 47.12829
Plan arrival

Sunday, 05.07.
Longer Friendly
Later changeable
Morning
13 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
28 °C
40%
Rainfall risk
Monday, 06.07.
Rapid weather improvement
Mostly pleasantly warm
Morning
14 °C
50%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
27 °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-adapted outdoor clothing 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.