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Winter Hiking recommended route

Seejöchlround

Winter Hiking · Oetz · closed
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OETZ -> Piburg -> Toboggan Run -> Seejöchl (Rudolf Schock Way) -> Way Kohlstatt -> back to Habichen -> OETZ

This route passes through an inaccessible area and is therefore closed. Current information

closed
moderate
Distance 7.9 km
3:15 h
427 m
428 m
1,048 m
775 m
Very nice hike of medium difficulty from Oetz to the viewing point "Seejöchl" above Lake Piburg. The hike begins in the center of Oetz. You walk along the river and cross the Brandach Bridge after about 300m. From there you turn left and follow the path to Kohlstatt, from there you follow the signs to Seejöchl. The Rudolf Schock path has been renovated and widened. The path climbs quite steeply in places, therefore hiking poles are recommended as support in winter. To reach to the viewing platform, you have to branch off from the main path. The view over the wintry "Piburger See" and the snowy mountains on the opposite side of the valley are a reward for the effort. Again through the forest you reach the hamlet of Piburg and from there the path branches off to the right towards the Piburgersee, which you will follow for a while. After the restaurant Seehäusel, turn right and follow the path until you reach the forest track again. This time you cross the path and follow it to the spectacular bridge "Wellerbrücke". From there you follow the path back to Oetz.
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Author
Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
Update: April 17, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,048 m
Lowest point
775 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Asphalt 10.02%Dirt road 16.97%Forested/wild trail 18.15%Path 52.72%Unknown 2.11%
Asphalt
0.8 km
Dirt road
1.3 km
Forested/wild trail
1.4 km
Path
4.2 km
Unknown
0.2 km
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Rest stops

restaurant Achwirt
Hotel Seerose

Safety information

Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://avalanche-report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07?lang=de

Tips and hints

More details about winter hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandern 

Start

Oetz (776 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.201968, 10.897625
DMS
47°12'07.1"N 10°53'51.4"E
UTM
32T 643721 5229355
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Destination

Oetz

Turn-by-turn directions

ery nice hike of medium difficulty from Oetz to the viewing point "Seejöchl" above Lake Piburg. The hike begins in the center of Oetz. You walk along the river and cross the Brandach Bridge after about 300m. From there you turn left and follow the path to Kohlstatt, from there you follow the signs to Seejöchl. The Rudolf Schock path has been renovated and widened. The path climbs quite steeply in places, therefore hiking poles are recommended as support in winter. To reach to the viewing platform, you have to branch off from the main path. The view over the wintry "Piburger See" and the snowy mountains on the opposite side of the valley are a reward for the effort. Again through the forest you reach the hamlet of Piburg and from there the path branches off to the right towards the Piburgersee, which you will follow for a while. After the restaurant Seehäusel, turn right and follow the path until you reach the forest track again. This time you cross the path and follow it to the spectacular bridge "Wellerbrücke". From there you follow the path back to Oetz.

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

 

By road

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

The following parking facilities are available:
  • Parking Oetz town center- parking fee
  • Parking next to the river (at the end of Oetz on the right hand side) – free of charge, but limited parking; camping prohibited
  • Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
  • Parking at night during several days' tours: Parking Oetz town center, the ticket is available at the tourist office Oetz.

Coordinates

DD
47.201968, 10.897625
DMS
47°12'07.1"N 10°53'51.4"E
UTM
32T 643721 5229355
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

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, 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

  • winter round Oetz - Piburg 400
  • Winterweg Wellerbrücke 403
  • Winterrunde Sautens 401
  • Winter round Ebele 406
  • Winter path Habichersee 405
  • Winterrunde Wellerbrücke 402
  • winter hike Oetz - Tumpen
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Status
closed
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.9 km
Duration
3:15 h
Ascent
427 m
Descent
428 m
Highest point
1,048 m
Lowest point
775 m
Circular route Scenic Refreshment stops available Way cleared Insider tip

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