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Winter path Habichersee 405
Winter Hiking
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OETZ -> Gerry Friedle Weg -> Habichersee -> Randweg -> Kohlstatt -> Brandach Brücke -> OETZ
Open
easy
Distance 5.5 km
Duration2:00 h
Ascent120 m
Descent120 m
Highest point895 m
Lowest point776 m
Follow the Ötztaler Ache on a wide, slightly rising footpath to the junction towards Habichen. The newly created winter hiking trail leads up through the forest. At the next crossroad, turn right onto a meadow path and then right again onto the paved path towards Lake `Habichersee`. From the `Habichersee` you go back to the main path. Once there, turn left and follow Randweg on the wide path through the forest up to Kohlstatt, where you keep to the right and hike along the Elsingerweg back to Oetz.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
895 m
Lowest point
776 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Track types
Asphalt 6.91%Dirt road 24.76%Forested/wild trail 25.52%Path 38.22%Unknown 4.56%
Asphalt
0.4 km
Dirt road
1.4 km
Forested/wild trail
1.4 km
Path
2.1 km
Unknown
0.3 km
Rest stops
active hotel WaldhofSafety 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=deTips and hints
More details about winter hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandernStart
Oetz (776 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.202405, 10.897526
DMS
47°12'08.7"N 10°53'51.1"E
UTM
32T 643712 5229403
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Destination
Oetz
Turn-by-turn directions
Follow the Ötztaler Ache on a wide, slightly rising footpath to the junction towards Habichen. The newly created winter hiking trail leads up through the forest. At the next crossroad, turn right onto a meadow path and then right again onto the paved path towards Lake `Habichersee`. From the `Habichersee` you go back to the main path. Once there, turn left and follow Randweg on the wide path through the forest up to Kohlstatt, where you keep to the right and hike along the Elsingerweg back to Oetz.
Note
all notes on protected areas
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
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/mapsParking
The following parking facilities are available:- Parking Oetz town center- parking fee
- Parking next to the river (at the end of Oetz on the right hand side) – free of charge, but limited parking; camping prohibited
- Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
- Parking at night during several days' tours: Parking Oetz town center, the ticket is available at the tourist office Oetz.
Coordinates
DD
47.202405, 10.897526
DMS
47°12'08.7"N 10°53'51.1"E
UTM
32T 643712 5229403
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Information Winter Oetz I available Information Oetz
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass #43 | Ötztaler Alpen, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000
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.Status
Open
Difficulty
easy
Distance
5.5 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
120 m
Descent
120 m
Highest point
895 m
Lowest point
776 m
Circular route
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Way cleared
Groomed snow
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