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Groß Horlachalm - Niederthai
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NIEDERTHAI -> car park Sennhof -> Larstigalm -> Klein Horlachalm -> GROSS HORLACHALM
easy
Distance 5.5 km
Duration1:50 h
Ascent432 m
Descent1 m
Highest point1,971 m
Lowest point1,540 m
From the car park Sennhof in Niederthai you walk the always slightly increasing forest path along the Horlachbach into the Horlachtal. After about an hour you reach the Larstigalm and walk comfortably past it. The path leads up a little steeper and then flat and so you get to the lower Klein Horlachalm. The last piece to the nearby Groß Horlachalm (not managed) is a bit steeper, but you will be rewarded with a beautiful view towards Niederthai. From the starting point in Niederthai there are as an alternatively offer the two mountain trails Grastal and Bergmahderweg. Even with the mountain bike the hut is very easy to reach.
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,971 m
Lowest point
1,540 m
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Track types
Asphalt 0.43%Dirt road 96.31%Forested/wild trail 3.25%
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0 km
Dirt road
5.3 km
Forested/wild trail
0.2 km
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KleinhorlachalmSafety information
Easy hike; suitable for beginners and walkersPlease pay attention to the current weather report
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More information about hiking can be found here
Start
car park Sennhof
Coordinates:
DD
47.128157, 10.967774
DMS
47°07'41.4"N 10°58'04.0"E
UTM
32T 649241 5221284
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Destination
Groß Horlachalm
Turn-by-turn directions
From the car park Sennhof in Niederthai you walk the always slightly increasing forest path along the Horlachbach into the Horlachtal. After about an hour you reach the Larstigalm and walk comfortably past it. The path leads up a little steeper and then flat and so you get to the lower Klein Horlachalm. The last piece to the nearby Groß Horlachalm (not managed) is a bit steeper, but you will be rewarded with a beautiful view towards Niederthai.
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 our 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 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
In Niederthai the following parking facilities are available:- car park "Sennhof" | 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, please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car | Buses park for free
Coordinates
DD
47.128157, 10.967774
DMS
47°07'41.4"N 10°58'04.0"E
UTM
32T 649241 5221284
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Kompass Hiking map | scale: 1:35.000
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 not hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
5.5 km
Duration
1:50 h
Ascent
432 m
Descent
1 m
Highest point
1,971 m
Lowest point
1,540 m
Scenic
Round trip
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Suitable for strollers
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