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Hiking Trail recommended route

Hochoetz down to Oetz

Hiking Trail · Oetz
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  • Acherbergalm Hochoetz
    Acherbergalm Hochoetz
    Photo: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz, Ötztal
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    PANORAMARESTAURANT HOCHOETZ -> Acherberg Alm -> OETZ
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    Distance 6.8 km
    2:30 h
    3 m
    1,200 m
    2,020 m
    820 m
    The hiking trail starts in Hochoetz. From the panoramic Restaurant follow the forest road to Acherbergalm. From there you walk down through the forest to Oetz. The altitude difference is 1.200m. 

    Author’s recommendation

    The trail is quite steep, please take hiking stiks.
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    Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
    Update: August 13, 2024
    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,020 m
    Lowest point
    820 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 1.82%Dirt road 40.99%Forested/wild trail 14.72%Path 40.97%Unknown 1.47%
    Asphalt
    0.1 km
    Dirt road
    2.8 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1 km
    Path
    2.8 km
    Unknown
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    Rest stops

    Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz
    Acherberg Alm
    Experience outdoor pool Oetz

    Safety information

    Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.com

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about hiking in Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern

    Start

    Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz
    Coordinates:
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    47.212407, 10.932279
    DMS
    47°12'44.7"N 10°55'56.2"E
    UTM
    32T 646317 5230579
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    Destination

    Oetz

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The hiking trail starts in Hochoetz. From the panoramic Restaurant follow the forest road to Acherbergalm. From there you walk down through the forest to Oetz. The altitude difference is 1.200m. 

    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

    Directions

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

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.212407, 10.932279
    DMS
    47°12'44.7"N 10°55'56.2"E
    UTM
    32T 646317 5230579
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    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, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly 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.

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    • Tour 3 - Die Ausdauernde
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    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    6.8 km
    Duration
    2:30 h
    Ascent
    3 m
    Descent
    1,200 m
    Highest point
    2,020 m
    Lowest point
    820 m
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