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Winter route Oetz - Piburg - No. 400 (alternative route)
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Winter hiking Piburger SeePhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz, Ötztal
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.
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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
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Rest stops
Restaurant at Lake Piburger SeeGasthaus Seehäusl am Piburger See
Safety 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
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you travel conveniently and quickly by public transit or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination. The current bus timetable can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.atDirections
The drive into ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes holidaymakers along the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, local roads can also be used. The route planner allows you to quickly and conveniently determine your trip: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/mapsParking
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)
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Local information Winter Oetz I available Information Oetz
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass #43 | Ötztal Alps, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50,000
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.
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