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Miners Trail Hochoetz with Wetterkreuz peak
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WetterkreuzPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz, Ötztal
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PANORAMARESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> Bielefelder Hütte -> Wetterkreuz -> Wörgetal -> Knappenhaus -> Obere Issalm -> Balbach Alm -> Kühtaile Alm -> PANORAMARESTAURANT HOCHOETZ
Open
moderate
Distance 11.5 km
Duration6:00 h
Ascent811 m
Descent811 m
Highest point2,583 m
Lowest point1,929 m
This high elevation trail takes you from the Hochoetz Panorama Restaurant to Bielefelder Hütte and further on to Wetterkreuz. Proceed to Wörgetal until you get to the reconstructed Miners House in original style with stamping mill - a kind of stone mill for crushing ore. Continue to the (decayed) Obere Issalm before you reach the Balbachalm and return to the Panorama Restaurant via Kühtaile Alm.
Walking time without rest stops: approx. 6 hours
Further access points of this route can be found in Ochsengarten at Balbachhof or Issbrücke car park and in Kühtai.
Author’s recommendation
Enjoy the untouched nature at the small lake "Puchersee" beneath the miners museum. Ralax and dream!
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Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
Update: August 13, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,583 m
Lowest point
1,929 m
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Track types
Dirt road 10.71%Forested/wild trail 4.64%Path 84.63%
Dirt road
1.2 km
Forested/wild trail
0.5 km
Path
9.7 km
Rest stops
Bielefelder HütteBalbach Alm
Kühtaile Alm
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.comTips and suggestions
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz
Coordinates:
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47.212053, 10.931910
DMS
47°12'43.4"N 10°55'54.9"E
UTM
32T 646290 5230539
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Destination
Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz
Turn-by-turn directions
This high elevation trail takes you from the Hochoetz Panorama Restaurant to Bielefelder Hütte and further on to Wetterkreuz. Proceed to Wörgetal until you get to the reconstructed Miners House in original style with stamping mill - a kind of stone mill for crushing ore. Continue to the (decayed) Obere Issalm before you reach the Balbachalm and return to the Panorama Restaurant via Kühtailealm. Walking time without rest stops: approx. 6 hours.
Further access points of this route can be found in Ochsengarten at Balbachhof or Issbrücke car park and in Kühtai.
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
Oetz 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:- 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 Oetz town center- parking fee
- Parking at night during several days' tours: Parking Oetz town center, the ticket is available at the tourist office Oetz.
- Parking at the Ochsengartencable car station. free parking, camping prohibited
Coordinates
DD
47.212053, 10.931910
DMS
47°12'43.4"N 10°55'54.9"E
UTM
32T 646290 5230539
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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.Status
Open
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
11.5 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
811 m
Descent
811 m
Highest point
2,583 m
Lowest point
1,929 m
Round trip
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Cultural/historical interest
Family-friendly
Cableway ascent/descent
Insider tip
Summit route
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