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Splendid walking and hiking amid Ötztal's clear mountain air makes both hungry and thirsty. Mountain fans can choose from myriad snack stations, mountain inns and quaint huts where mouth-watering Tirolean delights are served during or after an adventurous hike. Genuine Alpine hospitality in a quaint atmosphere add to a memorable day. Hello and "Griaß enk" to the Ötztal Alps!
Homely hut with traditional Tyrolean cuisine, modern-cozy
ambience and a young friendly team. The new restaurant offers a special place to enjoy your time
in the mountains.
More information about accomodation and event highlights, such as alpine breakfast, mountain barbecue or livemusik under www.balbachalm.at For mountainbikers own bike charging station.
From Tumpen via a forest trail:
Length: 6.2 km
Altitude metres: approx. 811
Time: approx. 2.5 h
From Oetz via Kohlstatt - Piburgersee, woodland trail:
Length: 8 km
Time: approx. 3 h,
Altitude metres: approx. 927
easy to medium; A popular starting point for additional mountain tours and walks e.g. Erlangerhütte, Karkopf, Geigenkamm…
Summer: middle of May – end of September – open every day!
hot food always available
typical regional hut delights prepared with fresh farm produce
fresh herbs and spices from our own garden
homemade bread and cakes (wood-fired stove)
pizza on advance call!
5 rooms (12 beds), 2 large washrooms with a shower and WC
A family-run Alpine hut – one of the most beautiful vantage points in the Ötztal valley. Cosy sun terrace and Tyrolean style guest lounges. Customs and traditions are a priority here. The special attractions, especially for the younger guests, include various animal species (cows, calves, hens, goats, cats).
Acherkogelbahn lift to Hochoetz from the top station the trail climbs to the hut:
Dauer: 20 mins
Alternatively: Bus Oetz - Ochsen garten, on along a steep trail via Balbach Alm and Kühtaile Alm to the hut, Timer: 2 h
Summer: mid June - beginning of October
The registered German Alpine Club (Bielefeld Section) offers rest,
comfort and a feast of food at its hut at the foot of the Acherkogel
(3,008 m.). A visit to the Bielefeld Hut is a "must" for every walker.
There are magnificent views of the Tyrolean mountains, easy to reach
within half an hour from the upper station.
Winter: Christmas - Easter
beds (34), mattresses (27)
Tyrolean cuisine
Enjoy the large sun terrace offering fantastic views of the Stubai, Ötztal and Lechtal Alps. A great selection of walks with many variations.
Rossköpfe 2,398 m - Wetter kreuz 2,591 m - Windegg 2,644 m - Acherkogel 3,008 m
The alp with its own dairy and panoramic views, easily reached via the forest trail from the Acherkogelbahn top station in about 30 minutes. Home made butter and cheese. Hot meals throughout the day. Walk from here to the old halfway station in about 35 minutes.
Feldring Alm - Summer
The ideal destination for families!
From the parking area "Sattele" belong the forest route you can reach the alpine cabin comfortable. At the Alm a wonderful view expected all visitors. At the cabin you can have a homely break and enjoy special regional delights.
The Feldring Alm is also a ideal starting point for more hiking tours.
Feldring Alm - Winter
The ideal destination for families!
Belong the 2,2 km long tobbogan run you can reach the alpine cabin comfortable. At the Alm a wonderful view expected all visitors. At the cabin you can have a homely break and enjoy special regional delights.
Sledge-rental: € 4,00 per sledge
The Feldring Alm is also a ideal starting point for ski-mountaineering and snow hiking tours.
From the parking lot Piburg about 30 minutes walk on the right bank. The trail is simple and easily accessible with prams.
Opening Hours:
Our restaurant is a place to relax, to “relax” and a place of encounters of people, whom we want to spoil in a cozy ambience with good food, refreshing drinks and a good service. Whether freshly prepared meals in the restaurant, enjoying a cup of coffee with homemade cake, or a snack in our self-service area, our passion is gastronomy. Wolfi and his team are looking forward to your visit.
Easy to access on foot from Acherkogelbahn top station or Ochsengarten gondola, suitable for prams:
Time: approx. 15 min
From the top station to WIDIVERSUM Family Adventure Land, then towards „Rotes Wandl“ vantage point and Kühtaile Alm:
Time: approx. 30 min
From Ochsengarten:
Time: approx. 1.5 h
Summer: June - mid October
An ideal spot to enjoy Tyrolean delicacies in rustic surroundings! Take a
seat on our sun terrace, relax and look at the magnificent view and let
your excitement-filled day of walking draw comfortably to a close!
Winter: Christmas - Easter
Apartment for up to 20 persons
House for up to 15 persons
Tyrolean food
New Kühtaile Alm: relax on the sun terrace or the panorama wintergarden, enjoy the wonderful views and fine Tirolean specialties! Summer: trampoline and playground for children at the hut. Overnight stay for 20 persons in a holiday apartment.
Old Kühtaile Alm: quaint and completely renovated self-catering mountain hut ideal for groups up to 15 people. Superb location amid the Hochoetz ski and hiking area!
