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Ötztal Trek Stage 19

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Ötztal

/ Rüsselsheimer Hütte
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/ Breitlehntal
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/ Hauerseehütte
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Rüsselsheimer Hütte (2.328 m) –> Kapuzinerjöchl (2.710 m) –> Breitlehnjöchl (2.637 m) –> Sandjöchl (2.826 m) –> Luibisscharte (2.914 m) –> Hauerseehütte (2.383 m)

difficult

Distance 11 km

5:00 h

1,246 m

1,187 m

Course: Climbing, Path
Requirements: Step safety, dizziness, condition, endurance, high alpine experience;
Mountain route black, intersection alpine route
Difficulties: hard ascent to Luibisscharte, glacier passage on Hauerferner (columns), assured passages; Stable weather conditions are particularly important; Mountain guide recommended
Equipment: normal hiking equipment, depending on the conditions Pickel, crampons, rope
Huts : Rüsselsheimer Hut, Hauersee Hut
Acess / exit point: from Unterried or Oberried in Längenfeld to Hauerseehütte (approx. 3.75 h way, approx. 2.5 h descent);
from Plangeross (municipality of St. Leonhard in the Pitztal) to Rüsselsheimer Hütte (about 2 h ascent, approx. 1,5 h descent)

Author

Ötztal Tourismus

Update: April 15, 2021

Difficulty

difficult

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2,911 m

Lowest point

2,324 m

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Rest Stop

Rüsselsheimer Hütte
Hauerseehütte

Safety information

Trittsicherheit, Schwindelfreiheit, Kondition, Ausdauer; abschnittsweise alpine Route, hochalpine Erfahrung
mühsamer Aufstieg zur Luibisscharte, Gletscherpassage am spaltenfreien Hauerferner; stabile Wetterverhältnisse besonders wichtig

Tips and hints

Did you know that…

... ibexes feel particularly at ease in the Alpine area surrounding Rüsselsheimer Hütte?

More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern

Start

Rüsselsheimer Hütte (2,324 m)

Coordinates:

46.994063, 10.887998

DMS

46°59'38.6"N 10°53'16.8"E

UTM

32T 643550 5206234

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Destination

Hauerseehütte

Turn-by-turn directions

JÖCHER UND EIN KLEINER GLETSCHER

Hinter der Hütte folgt man dem Steig ein Stück nach Osten, und zweigt dann nach links ab zum Aussichtspunkt Gahwinden. Von dort führt der Weg durch Geröll hinab in das Rötkarle. Der Steig verläuft dann ansteigend zum Kapuzinerjöchl, wo man seilversichert im steilen Gelände hinunter steigt. Dann wandert man den Steig hinauf zum Breitlehnjöchl. Schließlich führt die Route hinauf zum Sandjöchl. Bei einer Steiggabelung beginnt eine äußerst mühsame Passage zur Luibisscharte. Bald betritt man den spaltenfreien Hauerferner (ein Steg führt auch rechter Hand vom Gletscherfeld hinunter!). Er wird in seinem flachen oberen Teil Richtung Osten gequert. Wegen Felssturz ist der weitere Weg zwischen dem Gletscher und der Hauerseehütte offiziell gesperrt. Die Ausweichroute führt nach Nordosten und im Anschluss an die Gletscherpassage rechts von einem Felskopf hinunter zur Hauerseehütte.

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

Längenfeld 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 Längenfeld:

Parking in Lehn - nearby Heimatmuseum - subject to charges
Parking Oberried - climbing garden – payable

Coordinates

46.994063, 10.887998

DMS

46°59'38.6"N 10°53'16.8"E

UTM

32T 643550 5206234

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

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.

Basic Equipment for Long-Distance Hikes

Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
Layered, moisture wicking clothing
Hiking socks
Rucksack (with rain cover)
Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
Sunglasses
Hiking poles
Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
First aid kit
Blister kit
Bivy / survival bag
Survival blanket
Headlamp
Pocket knife
Whistle
Cell phone
Cash
Navigation equipment / map and compass
Emergency contact details
ID

Camping Equipment

Tent (3- or 4-season)
Stove (including fuel and utensils)
Sleeping mat. Sleeping bag with suitable temperature rating.
Food
Toiletries and medication
Toilet paper

Things to Bring if Staying in a Mountain Hut

Toiletries and medication
Quick-drying towel
Ear plugs
Sleeping bag liner
Sleepwear
Alpine club membership card if applicable / ID
Coronavirus mask and hand sanitizer

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.

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Difficulty

difficult

Distance

11 km

Duration

5:00 h

Ascent

1,246 m

Descent

1,187 m

Scenic Linear route Refreshment stops available

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