Ochsengarten - Wetterkreuz peak
Mountain Hike
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OCHSENGARTEN -> Balbach Alm -> Wetterkreuz -> Wörgetal -> Knappenweg -> Mareil -> OCHSENGARTEN
moderate
13.4 km
6:00 h
1,056 m
1,055 m
Starting point is the Ochsengarten information office: along the forest trail into Balbachtal and towards Wetterkreuz. Descend via Wörgetal to Mareil, then back to Ochsengarten.
Author’s recommendation
More trips with beautiful view you can make in the area of hochoetz.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,591 m
Lowest point
1,525 m
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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:
Tips, hints and links
Mayr cards you get in the informations of oetztal tourismusStart
Ochsengarten (1,525 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.228610, 10.938537
DMS
47°13'43.0"N 10°56'18.7"E
UTM
32T 646746 5232391
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Destination
Ochsengarten
Turn-by-turn directions
Starting point is the Ochsengarten information office: along the forest trail into Balbachtal and towards Wetterkreuz. Descend via Wörgetal to Mareil, then back to Ochsengarten.
Note
all notes on protected areas
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
Getting there
Ochsengarten is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking facilities are available in Ochsengarten:- Ochsengarten Large public parking - opposite, or next to the valley station Ochsengartenbahn
- Ochsengarten in the center vis á vis from our information office & Opposite the GH Bergland
- Ochsengarten at the end of the line, in the direction of Kühtai, at the school, above Ochsengarten - paid parking) at the Sattele starting point WI-Wandergebiet, or SU-Wanderwandergebiet Feldringalm
Coordinates
DD
47.228610, 10.938537
DMS
47°13'43.0"N 10°56'18.7"E
UTM
32T 646746 5232391
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Mayr Wanderkarte 1:35000
Equipment
It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and possibly gloves. It is also important to have enough food, as well as a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.4 km
Duration
6:00h
Ascent
1,056 m
Descent
1,055 m
Loop
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Summit route
Ridge traverse
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