Wurzbergalm - Umhausen/Köfels
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
PARKING LOT KÖFELS->Hunting lodge->WURZBERGALM
From the parking lot in Köfels, you walk through the village, past the sawmill, and further into the forest. From there, follow the signs to Wurzbergalm. You walk on a forest road level for a while, then uphill for a bit, and straight ahead again through the forest. At a junction, you reach a hunting lodge, where you follow the wide path to the right. Finally, it goes slightly downhill to the already visible Wurzbergalm.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Easy hiking route; suitable for beginners and walkers
Please pay attention to the current weather report
Additional information
More info about hiking in Ötztal can be found here
Recommended maps
Kompass hiking map | Scale 1:35,000
Directions
From the parking lot in Köfels, you walk through the village, past the sawmill, and further into the forest. From there, follow the signs to Wurzbergalm. You walk on a forest road level for a while, then uphill for a bit, and straight ahead again through the forest. At a junction, you reach a hunting lodge, where you follow the wide path to the right. Finally, it goes slightly downhill to the already visible Wurzbergalm.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel by public transportation or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination.
Current bus schedules can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Driving in ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner:
To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In Köfels, the following parking options are available:
- Parking lot Köfels, cost: €6.00 car day ticket, chargeable from 7:00 am - 6:30 pm | no card payments possible - COINS ONLY | no multi-day ticket possible
- Guests with disabilities park for free - ID must be visibly displayed
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. It is necessary to bring a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions on hikes without refreshment options.