Winter route Seejöchl - No. 407
Description
OETZ -> Kohlstatt -> junction to the Seejöchl viewing platform (Rudolf Schock trail) -> hiking path to Piburg -> along the Piburger See -> Wellerbrücke -> OETZ
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
OETZ -> Kohlstatt -> junction to the Seejöchl viewing platform (Rudolf Schock trail) -> hiking path to Piburg -> along the Piburger See -> Wellerbrücke -> OETZ
Very beautiful, moderate hike from Oetz to the Seejöchl above the Piburger See.
The hike begins in the center of Oetz. You walk along the Ache and cross the Brandach bridge after about 300m. There you turn left and follow the path to the Kohlstatt where you orient yourself according to the Seejöchl signpost. The Rudolf Schock trail has been renovated and widened. The path ascends quite steeply in places, so hiking poles are recommended in winter for support. To reach the viewing platform, you leave the main path for a short distance. The view over the wintery Piburger See and the snow-covered mountains on the opposite valley side rewards the climb.
Through the forest you reach the hamlet of Piburg, and from there the path branches right towards the Piburger See, which you follow for a while. After the Seehäusel you turn right and follow the path until you reach the forest road again, which you cross, then continue along the path to the Wellerbrücke. From there you follow the path back to Oetz.
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
Technical difficulty
Additional information
More info about winter hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandern
Recommended maps
Kompass #043 | Ötztal Alps Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50,000
Directions
Very beautiful, moderate hike from Oetz to the Seejöchl above the Piburger See.
The hike begins in the center of Oetz. You walk along the Ache and cross the Brandach bridge after about 300m. There you turn left and follow the path to the Kohlstatt where you orient yourself according to the Seejöchl signpost. The Rudolf Schock trail has been renovated and widened. The path ascends quite steeply in places, so hiking poles are recommended in winter for support. To reach the viewing platform, you leave the main path for a short distance. The view over the wintery Piburger See and the snow-covered mountains on the opposite valley side rewards the climb.
Through the forest you reach the hamlet of Piburg, and from there the path branches right towards the Piburger See, which you follow for a while. After the Seehäusel you turn right and follow the path until you reach the forest road again, which you cross, then continue along the path to the Wellerbrücke. From there you follow the path back to Oetz.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The terminus or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Parking
Parking options available:
- Central parking lot Oetz (fee required)
- Rafting access parking lot (at the end of Oetz on the right side) (fee required)
- Overnight parking during multi-day tours: central parking lot Oetz, tickets available at the Oetz information office.
- Acherkogelbahn parking lot (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-appropriate 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 map, as well as sufficient provisions on routes without dining options, is necessary.