Winter Hiking

Winter hiking trail Kühtaile - no. 430

Oetz
Closed
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Medium
Key facts
0:20 h Duration
532 m Length
3 m Ascent
56 m Descent
2,020 m Max. altitude
1,988 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Technique
Best Season
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Description

PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> KÜHTAILE ALM

Map & elevation profile

PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> KÜHTAILE ALM

At the panorama restaurant, keep left and cross the assembly area. The winter hiking trail runs parallel to ski slope no. 6 (ski track), gently sloping down to Kühtaile Alm. The hiking trail crosses the busy ski slope twice; special caution is required here! 

Note: Only suitable for experienced winter hikers and accessible with appropriate sturdy footwear. Tip: Use poles as walking aids!

Regions & Places

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

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 27.04.2026 · Created at 21.12.2021

Characteristics

Linear route
Refreshment stops available
Groomed snow

Way types

Schotterweg 433.71 m
Unbekannt 98.92 m

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

Technical difficulty

Challenging in places - but rarely difficult. Previous experience helpful.

Recommended maps

Kompass #043 | Ötztal Alps Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50,000

At the panorama restaurant, keep left and cross the assembly area. The winter hiking trail runs parallel to ski slope no. 6 (ski track), gently sloping down to Kühtaile Alm. The hiking trail crosses the busy ski slope twice; special caution is required here! 

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop and exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi services 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

Driving into ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and continues along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. The route planner allows you to quickly and conveniently determine your drive: Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps 

Parking

The following parking options are available:

  • Acherkogelbahn parking lot (fee required)
  • Rafting entry parking (at the end of Oetz on the right side) (fee required)
  • Oetz central parking lot (fee required)
  • Overnight parking during multi-day tours: Oetz central parking lot, tickets are available at the Oetz information office.
  • When taking the Ochsengarten gondola lift, free parking is available in Ochsengarten – camping prohibited

Coordinates

10.93187, 47.21205
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

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, wind, rain, snow, and sun protection, hat and gloves, is necessary for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a route map, as well as sufficient provisions on routes without refreshment opportunities, is essential.