Map - Winter hiking trail Rotes Wandl - No. 431
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Winter Hiking

Winter hiking trail Rotes Wandl - No. 431

Oetz
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Easy
Key facts
0:45 h Duration
1.45 km Length
52 m Ascent
53 m Descent
2,012 m Max. altitude
1,959 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Technique
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Description

PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ - Rotes Wandl - PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ

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PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ - Rotes Wandl - PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ

Past the reservoir lake and the WIDIVERSUM, the route leads to the viewpoint "Rotes Wandl." From there, a beautiful view opens up over the front Ötztal and the Inn valley. The winter hiking trail is groomed and runs away from the ski slopes. The last ascent back to the reservoir lake is somewhat steeper. Only suitable for experienced winter hikers with good footwear. Tip: We recommend hiking/ski poles.

Length: 1.4 km supervised panoramic circular route

Duration: approx. 45 minutes

Difficulty: easy/medium

Start/entry: Panorama Restaurant Hochoetz

Author's tip

A visit to WIDIs MOVIESHUTTLE is an absolute highlight for children!

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 27.04.2026 · Created at 12.12.2018

Characteristics

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

Way types

Schotterweg 1.19 km
Pfad 264.99 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

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

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

Past the reservoir lake and the WIDIVERSUM, the route leads to the viewpoint "Rotes Wandl." From there, a beautiful view opens up over the front Ötztal and the Inn valley. The winter hiking trail is groomed and runs away from the ski slopes. The last ascent back to the reservoir lake is somewhat steeper.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination. The current bus schedule 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. Arrival by car takes travelers through the Inn valley up to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll highway, country roads can also be used. Your drive can be quickly and conveniently determined using 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) - free, but limited parking options, camping prohibited
  • Oetz town center parking (fee required)
  • Overnight parking during multi-day tours: Oetz town center parking; the ticket is available at the Oetz information office.
  • When taking the Ochsengarten gondola, free parking in Ochsengarten - camping prohibited

Coordinates

10.931865, 47.211916
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-adapted outdoor clothing, wind, rain, snow and sun protection, a hat and gloves, is required 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 a place to rest, is necessary.

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