Winter route Oetz - Piburg - No. 400 (alternative route)
Description
CENTRAL PARKING LOT OETZ -> Kohlstatt -> Piburger See -> Piburg -> Optional viewpoint Seejöchl -> Piburg -> CENTRAL PARKING LOT OETZ
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
CENTRAL PARKING LOT OETZ -> Kohlstatt -> Piburger See -> Piburg -> Optional viewpoint Seejöchl -> Piburg -> CENTRAL PARKING LOT OETZ
The starting point is the central parking lot in Oetz. First, you walk along the Ache river to the Brandach bridge, cross it, and follow the path to Kohlstatt. From here, follow the signs to Piburger See. The left lakeshore, viewed from here, is flat and is prepared even in winter, making it easy to walk on. The Piburger See is a natural jewel, nestled in the Piburger See nature reserve. Many stories surround the lake. In cold winters, the ice cover completely freezes over and is prepared and opened for ice skating.
Afterwards, you go up to the village of Piburg. Here, there is the option to turn left and follow the path to Seejöchl. From Seejöchl, you can view the winter landscape and the Piburger See below from a bird’s eye perspective. Then you return the same way back to Piburg and from there follow the lightly trafficked country road back to Oetz.
From mid-December to mid-April, you can also cover the route from Piburg back to Oetz with the free ski bus. The ski bus runs twice in the morning and twice in the afternoon. The timetable can be found on www.oetz.com
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
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
Recommended literature
Local information Winter Oetz I available Information Oetz
Recommended maps
Kompass #43 | Ötztal Alps, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50,000
Directions
The starting point is the central parking lot in Oetz. First, you walk along the Ache river to the Brandach bridge, cross it, and follow the path to Kohlstatt. From here, follow the signs to Piburger See. The left lakeshore, viewed from here, is flat and is prepared even in winter, making it easy to walk on. The Piburger See is a natural jewel, nestled in the Piburger See nature reserve. Many stories surround the lake. In cold winters, the ice cover completely freezes over and is prepared and opened for ice skating.
Afterwards, you go up to the village of Piburg. Here, there is the option to turn left and follow the path to Seejöchl. From Seejöchl, you can view the winter landscape and the Piburger See below from a bird’s eye perspective. Then you return the same way back to Piburg and from there follow the lightly trafficked country road back to Oetz.
Arrival
Public transit
Starting point
Getting there
Parking
The following parking options are available:
- Central parking lot Oetz (fee required)
- Parking lot at the rafting starting point (at the end of Oetz on the right side) (fee required)
- Overnight parking during multi-day tours: Central parking lot Oetz, tickets are available at the Oetz tourist office.
- Parking lot Acherkogelbahn (fee required)
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
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. It is necessary to carry a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a map, as well as sufficient provisions for tours without refreshment options.