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Miners Trail Hochoetz with Wetterkreuz peak
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· Oetz
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/ KnappenwegPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus -
/ WetterkreuzPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus
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/ Aufstieg RosskopfPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus
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/ Knappenweg HochoetzPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus
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/ Pochersee beim KnappenhausPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus
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/ Knappenweg MühlePhoto: Ötztal Tourismus
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/ KnappenhausPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus , Ötztal Tourismus
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/ Sommer
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/ Kühtaile Alm
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/Photo: Ötztal Tourismus
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/Photo: Ötztal Tourismus
PANORAMARESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> Bielefelder Hütte -> Rosskopf -> Wetterkreuz -> Wörgetal -> Knappenhaus -> Obere Issalm -> Balbach Alm -> Kühtaile Alm -> PANORAMARESTAURANT HOCHOETZ
moderate
11.2 km
6:00 h
851 m
849 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!
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2581 m
Lowest point
1929 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop
Balbach AlmBielefelder Hütte
Safety information
intermediate hike! please check the weather forcast on www.oetztal.comEquipment
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.
Tips, hints and links
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz (2018 m)
Coordinates:
Geographic
47.212101, 10.932488
UTM
32T 646334 5230546
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.
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
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 in Oetz:
- Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
- Parking lot Raftingeinsteinstelle (at the end of Oetz on the right side) - free, but limited parking (alternatively Acherkogelbahn 150 m), camping prohibited
- Oetz parking area (subject to a charge)
- Parking at night during several days' tours: Central parking place Oetz, The ticket is available at the information office Oetz.
- Parking at the Ochsengartencable car station. free parking, camping prohibited
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass #043 | Ötztaler Alpen Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
11.2 km
Duration
6:00h
Ascent
851 m
Descent
849 m
Loop
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family friendly
Cultural/historical value
Cableway ascent/descent
Insider tip
Summit route
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