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Winter Hiking recommended route

winter round Oetz - Piburg (400)

Winter Hiking · Oetz · Open
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  • Eislaufen am Piburger See
    / Eislaufen am Piburger See
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  • / Eislaufen am Piburger See
    Photo: Ötztal
  • / Eislaufen am Piburger See
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  • / Piburger See mit Acherkogel im Hintergrund
    Photo: Ötztal
  • / Piburger See Winter
    Photo: Ötztal
m 1000 900 800 700 6 5 4 3 2 1 km Gasthof Piburger See Restaurant Achwirt Hotel Seerose Piburger See Restaurant Achwirt
ZENTRUMSPARKPLATZ OETZ -> Elsinger Weg -> Piburger See -> Piburg -> ZENTRUMSPARKPLATZ OETZ
Open
moderate
Distance 7 km
2:30 h
295 m
295 m
982 m
769 m
You start this hike in Oetz at the central parking. From there follow the asphalt road next to the river to Piburg Bridge. Cross the river, after the bridge you turn left and walk on the forest road Elsingerweg up to the Lake Piburger See. 

You walk on the left hand sinde rount the lake and then up to the village Piburg. From there you follow the road back to Oetz. 

 

Author’s recommendation

From Mid-December to Mid-April you can take the ski bus from Piburg back to Oetz. The bus runs 4 times a day, the time schedule can you find on www.oetz.com 
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
982 m
Lowest point
769 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
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Oct
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Rest Stop

Gasthaus Seehäusl am Piburger See
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

Start

Oetz Zentrumsparkplatz (776 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.202397, 10.897493
DMS
47°12'08.6"N 10°53'51.0"E
UTM
32T 643710 5229402
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Destination

Oetz Zentrumsparkplatz

Turn-by-turn directions

You start this hike in Oetz at the central parking. From there follow the asphalt road next to the river to Piburg Bridge. Cross the river, after the bridge you turn left and walk on the forest road Elsingerweg up to the Lake Piburger See. 

You walk on the left hand sinde rount the lake and then up to the village Piburg. From there you follow the road back to Oetz. 

Note


all notes on protected areas

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

Getting there

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
47.202397, 10.897493
DMS
47°12'08.6"N 10°53'51.0"E
UTM
32T 643710 5229402
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

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.

Basic Equipment for Winter Hiking

  • Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots appropriate for winter use (B1+ recommended)
  • Layered, moisture wicking clothing
  • Long, warm technical socks plus liners and spares
  • Rucksack (with rain cover)
  • Water- and windproof mountaineering jacket and trousers with ankle adjustment or separate gaiters
  • Lip protection (SPF 30+)
  • Water- and windproof gloves plus thin fleece inner gloves
  • Neckwear
  • moisture wicking skull / knit cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
  • First aid kit
  • Kit para bolhas
  • Bivy / survival bag  
  • Survival blanket
  • Headlamp
  • Pocket knife
  • Whistle
  • Cell phone
  • Cash
  • Navigation equipment / map and compass
  • Emergency contact details
  • ID

Technical Equipment for Winter Hiking

  • Hiking poles fitted with snow baskets
  • Trail ‘spike’ crampons at minimum and a basic ice axe are recommended when covering steeper terrain
  • The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
  • For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
  • Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

Similar routes nearby

  • Round path Oetz - Habichen
  • Viewing point Ebele
  • Seejöchlround
  • Tour of five villages
  • Medinger Way Round Sautens - Ötz - Sautens
  • winter hike Oetz - Tumpen
  • Elsinger Way: Lake Piburger See
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Status
Open
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
295 m
Descent
295 m
Highest point
982 m
Lowest point
769 m
Circular route Refreshment stops available Family-friendly

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