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HUBEN FUSSBALLPLATZ -> direction Alpengasthof am Feuerstein -> direction Hahlkogelhaus -> HAHLKOGEL
difficult
Distance 6.3 km
Duration4:30 h
Ascent1,472 m
Descent31 m
Highest point2,655 m
Lowest point1,193 m
Follow the signposts to "Ötztaler Fun Park" in Huben and walk past the water park. Here you take the cart trail up to Polltalalm and Breitlehnalm. A switch-backing route winds its way up to the forest on 13 kilometers. At about 2/3 of the hike the path forks-off and you leave the route to Polltalalm and Breitlehnalm, heading southwards across wonderful Alpine rose and heather meadows, blueberry and bilberry fields to lofty Hahlkogelhaus hut. A level path travels southwards to a wide open right-hand turn, merging into a steep green slope. You reach the peak after conquering a couple of rocky and fairly precipitous sections.
Author’s recommendation
The ascent to the summit can be shortened by using the hut taxi, which in summer goes up to the Polltalalm. Reservation required at Ötztal Tourismus.
For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted, Very good physical condition, mountain
experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, good
weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report:
Start
Huben / sports court (1,193 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.037310, 10.971183
DMS
47°02'14.3"N 10°58'16.3"E
UTM
32T 649754 5211195
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Destination
Hahlkogel
Turn-by-turn directions
From the football field in Huben a forest road leads to Alpengasthof am Feuerstein. (Ascent can also be done via the legendary path) After some walking time, follow the steep mountain path with a ropeway up to the Hahlkogelhaus, which is no longer cultivated. From the hut, the trail continues on beautiful pastures until the junction "Hahlkogel - Wartkogelsee". From here, the climb takes place in steep serpentines and easy block climbing to the summit.
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 in Huben:
Soccer field Huben
Coordinates
DD
47.037310, 10.971183
DMS
47°02'14.3"N 10°58'16.3"E
UTM
32T 649754 5211195
w3w
///rigid.pelvis.adored
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as outdoor clothing, weather-resistant outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and gloves. It is also important to have sufficient food and a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.
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HahlkogelPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal