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Winter Hiking recommended route

Hiking Trail Stuibenfall - Umhausen 301

Winter Hiking · Umhausen
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    CAR PARK BISCHOFFSPLATZ->Stuibenfall->CAR PARK BISCHOFFSPLATZ
    easy
    Distance 3.4 km
    1:30 h
    189 m
    189 m
    1,264 m
    1,075 m
    From the car park Bischoffsplatz you hike the forest trail along, past the Ötzi Village and the Birds of Prey Park (only open in summer), towards to the foot of the Stuibenfall . Here you enjoy the impressive nature exploration. From there you walk back on the same route to the starting point of the hike. 

     

     

    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,264 m
    Lowest point
    1,075 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 7.94%Dirt road 55.08%Forested/wild trail 24.91%Path 12.04%
    Asphalt
    0.3 km
    Dirt road
    1.9 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.8 km
    Path
    0.4 km
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    Rest stops

    ÖTZTALEREI Cafe-Burgerbar-Eiswerkstatt
    BOTANIK Bar & Bistro
    Restaurant Kneipphäusl
    Pizzeria AL DENTE ÖTZTAL

    Safety information

    Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html  & https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest 

    The Ötztal Tourismus team will be happy to inform you personally about the nature of the winter hiking trails.

    Oetztal tourism, T +43 5 72 00 400, umhausen@oetztal.com 

     

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about winter hiking can be found here

     

    Start

    car park Bischoffsplatz
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.131968, 10.930439
    DMS
    47°07'55.1"N 10°55'49.6"E
    UTM
    32T 646399 5221637
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    Destination

    car park Bischoffsplatz

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From the car park Bischoffsplatz you hike the forest trail along, past the Ötzi Village and the Birds of Prey Park (only open in summer), towards to the foot of the Stuibenfall . Here you enjoy the impressive nature exploration. From there you walk back on the same route to the starting point of the hike. 

    Public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or out local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: 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 vallly 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 in Umhausen:
    • car park Bischoffsplatz Umhausen | one day ticket for cars € 5,00 fee required from 7:00 am till 6:30 pm | the car park for people with handicap is free - pease deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car | Buses park for free

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.131968, 10.930439
    DMS
    47°07'55.1"N 10°55'49.6"E
    UTM
    32T 646399 5221637
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Winterkarte Umhausen-Niederthai

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, wind-, rain-, snow- and sun protection, hat and 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.  

    Similar routes nearby

    • Circuit hike Umhausen - Umhausen-Niederthai
    • Circuit hike Steppsteig - Umhausen-Niederthai
    • Umhauser High Altitude Trail (Dr. Bernhard-Vogelweg) - Umhausen-Niederthai
    • Hiking Trails Ehrlach - Umhausen 304
    • Alte Niederthaier Straße - Umhausen-Niederthai
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3.4 km
    Duration
    1:30 h
    Ascent
    189 m
    Descent
    189 m
    Highest point
    1,264 m
    Lowest point
    1,075 m
    Scenic Out and back Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Groomed snow

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