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Winter route Ochsengarten - No. 420
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Photo: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz, Ötztal
Around Ochsengarten
The starting point is the parking lot of the Ochsengarten gondola lift. Walk into the village and cross the bridge towards Balbacherhof. Continue along the stream through the enchanting winter landscape in the direction of Kühtai. Shortly before the "Stopferbrücke", cross the Nederbach and on the sunny side cross the country road back to Ochsengarten.
Author’s recommendation
The Ötztal Nature Park offers guided evening snowshoe hikes along this route. More information can be found at www.naturpark-oetztal.at
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Otto´s EinkehrSafety information
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
Tips and suggestions
More info about winter hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandern
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly with public buses or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Car travel to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Travelers arrive by car via the Inn valley to the valley entrance and continue along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your drive can be planned quickly and easily with the route planner: to the route planner: https://www.google.at/mapsParking
The following parking options are available in Ochsengarten:
- Ochsengarten - large public parking lots – opposite or next to the valley station of the Ochsengarten gondola lift
- Ochsengarten in the centre, opposite the Ötztal Tourism Information Office
- Ochsengarten at the edge of the village, towards Kühtai, near the school
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass #043 | Ötztal Alps Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50,000
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, wind, rain, snow and sun protection, hat and gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a tour map, as well as sufficient provisions for tours without the possibility of refreshments, is necessary.
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