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Winter Hiking recommended route

Hiking Trail Stuibenfall - Umhausen 301

Winter Hiking · Oetztal · Open
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  • Plattform Stuibenfall
    Plattform Stuibenfall
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CAR PARK BISCHOFFSPLATZ->Waalweg->Stuibenfall->CAR PARK BISCHOFFSPLATZ
Open
easy
Distance 3 km
1:30 h
149 m
140 m
1,226 m
1,078 m
The hiking trail starts at the car park Bischoffsplatz. From there you continue past the Restaurant Kneipphäusl, following the "Arzwinkl Waalweg" signs. The water trail (Waalweg) travels above the forest road past the Ötzi Village and the Birds of Prey Park (only open in summer) towards the waterfall. At the end of the trail you continue on the wide forest path that takes you to the foot of the Stuibenfall where you can admire the elemental energy of this nature spectacle. From there you walk back on the same route to the starting point of the hike. 

 

Due to clear ice the hiking trail to the waterfall, from Umhausen as well as from Niederthai, will be closed until further! 

 

Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,226 m
Lowest point
1,078 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Forested/wild trail 47.04%Path 52.95%
Forested/wild trail
1.4 km
Path
1.6 km
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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

car park "Bischoffsplatz" Umhausen (1,085 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.131145, 10.930627
DMS
47°07'52.1"N 10°55'50.3"E
UTM
32T 646415 5221546
w3w 
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Destination

car park "Bischoffsplatz" Umhausen

Turn-by-turn directions

The hiking trail starts at the car park Bischoffsplatz in Umhausen. From there you continue past the Restaurant Kneipphäusl, following the "Arzwinkl Waalweg" signs. The water trail (Waalweg) travels above the forest road past the Ötzi Village and the Birds of Prey Park (only open in summer) towards the waterfall. At the end of the trail you continue on the wide forest path that takes you to the foot of the Stuibenfall where you can admire the elemental energy of this nature spectacle. From there you walk back on the same route to the starting point of the hike. 

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 out 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 vallly 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 Umhausen:
  • car park "Bischoffsplatz" Umhausen | one day ticket for cars € 5,00, fee required from 7:00 am till 6:30 pm | the car park for people with handicap is free - pease deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car | Buses park for free

Coordinates

DD
47.131145, 10.930627
DMS
47°07'52.1"N 10°55'50.3"E
UTM
32T 646415 5221546
w3w 
///circuits.weekday.strategist
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Winterkarte Umhausen-Niederthai

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

  • Circuit hike Umhausen - Umhausen-Niederthai
  • Circuit hike Steppsteig - Umhausen-Niederthai
  • Umhauser High Altitude Trail (Dr. Bernhard-Vogelweg) - Umhausen-Niederthai
  • Alte Niederthaier Straße - Umhausen-Niederthai
  • Farst "Adlerhorst over the Engelswand - Umhausen-Niederthai
  • Wurzbergalm - Umhausen-Niederthai
  • Tauferberg Loop Trail - Umhausen-Niederthai
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Status
Open
Difficulty
easy
Distance
3 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
149 m
Descent
140 m
Highest point
1,226 m
Lowest point
1,078 m
Out and back Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Groomed snow

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