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Hiking Trail recommended route

Viewing points Seejöchl and Kanzel

Hiking Trail · Oetz Open
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  • Piburger See bei Oetz
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    OETZ -> Wellerbrücke -> Kohlstatt -> Seejöchl -> Piburg -> Piburger See -> Kanzel -> OETZ
    Open
    moderate
    Distance 8.4 km
    4:00 h
    443 m
    444 m
    1,060 m
    776 m
    You start in Oetz at the central parking. From there you walk next to the Ötztal river to Weller-bridge. There you can see rafting and kajaking. You cross the bridge and follow the hiking path up to Kohlstatt and from there to Seejöchl. At the Seejöchl you can enjoy a great view over the lake. There are also very nice places to sit and relax. 

    You walk on to the small village Piburg and from there down to the lake. Then you have different possibilities to walk back to Oetz. On this map you can see the hiking path to Kanzel, but you can also follow the signs to Kluft or back to Weller-bridge. 

     

     

    Author’s recommendation

    Seejöchl, Kanzel and Kluft are part of the „9 treasures“. Write down your dreams and personal wishes in the “treasure book”. 
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    Author
    Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
    Update: March 12, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,060 m
    Lowest point
    776 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 14.33%Dirt road 14.22%Forested/wild trail 16.68%Path 52.85%Road 0.96%Unknown 0.94%
    Asphalt
    1.2 km
    Dirt road
    1.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1.4 km
    Path
    4.4 km
    Road
    0.1 km
    Unknown
    0.1 km
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    Rest stops

    Hotel Seerose

    Safety information

    Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.com

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

    Start

    Oetz
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.202529, 10.897451
    DMS
    47°12'09.1"N 10°53'50.8"E
    UTM
    32T 643706 5229417
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    Destination

    Oetz

    Turn-by-turn directions

    You start in Oetz at the central parking. From there you walk next to the Ötztal river to Weller-bridge. There you can see rafting and kajaking. You cross the bridge and follow the hiking path up to Kohlstatt and from there to Seejöchl. At the Seejöchl you can enjoy a great view over the lake. There are also very nice places to sit and relax. 

    You walk on to the small village Piburg and from there down to the lake. Then you have different possibilities to walk back to Oetz. On this map you can see the hiking path to Kanzl, but you can also follow the signs to Kluft or back to Weller-bridge. 

    Public transport

    Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

     

    Directions

    The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps

    Parking

    The following parking facilities are available:
    • Parking Oetz town center- parking fee
    • Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
    • Parking next to the river (at the end of Oetz on the right hand side) – free of charge, but limited parking; camping prohibited
    • Parking at night during several days' tours: Parking Oetz town center, the ticket is available at the tourist office Oetz.

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.202529, 10.897451
    DMS
    47°12'09.1"N 10°53'50.8"E
    UTM
    32T 643706 5229417
    w3w 
    ///monks.diarists.shack
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass #043 | Ötztaler Alpen Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.4 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    443 m
    Descent
    444 m
    Highest point
    1,060 m
    Lowest point
    776 m
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