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Stage 4
Ötztal Trek Stage 4
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Amberger HüttePhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
- Route: climbing, footpath, route
- Requirements: stability, dizziness, condition, high alpine experience;
- Mountain path black, intermittent alpine route
- Difficulties: Passage at the Bachfallferner (in each case columns); Mountain guide recommended
- Equipment: normal hiking equipment, (depending on the circumstances) pimples, crampons; in any case rope;
- Huts: Winnebachsee Hut, Vordere Sulztalalm Hut (no overnight stay), Amberger Hut
- Acess / exit point: from Gries im Sulztal (municipality of Längenfeld) to the Winnebachsee hut (about 2.25 h ascent, about 1.75 h descent);
from Gries in the Sulztal (municipality of Längenfeld) to the Amberger Hütte (about 2 h ascent, about 1.5 h descent)
Author’s recommendation
TIP OF THE DAY
Winnebachseehütte – Gries (1.569 Meter) – Winnebachseehütte
We recommend a walk through the hiking village of Gries towards the entrance of the village to visit the Maria Hilf pilgrimage church. On the way back you have the opportunity to take a look at the partial bronzerelief of the Nature Park at the end of Gries with interesting details about Gries.
Level, walking time: average hike, about. 2,5h
Altitude meters: 800 hm descent and ascent
Track types
Rest stops
Amberger HütteWinnebachseehütte
Safety information
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 reportTips and hints
Did you know that…
... Bachfalle is a spectacular waterfall close to Winnebachseehütte?
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
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ACROSS GLACIERS, RIDGES AND STEEP SLOPES
From Winnebachseehütte the climbing trail leads in switch backs up to thepeak of Ernst-Riml-Spitze. Right before you reach the glacier fields of Bachfallenferner you climb the steeply winding route along the glacier moraine. The view of Bachfallenferner glacier and the crossing itself are really amazing. The almost level path becomes a bit steeper up to the ridge of Gaislehnscharte, the highest point. A short climb awaits you but you will be rewarded with aweinspiring vistas. Steep descent through Schrankar down to Hinteres Sulztal valley and Amberger Hütte.
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
Directions
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:Gries:
- Parking lot at the outskirts | fee required | Multiple-day ticket possible
Längenfeld:
- Längenfeld Sports Center | free of charge
- Längenfeld Nature Park House | free of charge
For multi-day tours, please display information and the return date prominently in the windshield.
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Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, 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.Ice axe, crampons, rope | Mountain guide recommended.
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