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Hiking Trail to Köfels - Umhausen
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UMHAUSEN CAR PARK MURE -> Neudorf -> Abzweigung Fundustal/Leierstal -> Grantau -> KÖFELS
closed
easy
Distance 4.6 km
Duration1:30 h
Ascent408 m
Descent52 m
Highest point1,389 m
Lowest point981 m
Köfels, a small rural village in the Tyrolean Ötztal, is located on a sunny plateau at 1,400 m above sea level. The village is surrounded by meadows and forest and a central starting point for charming mountain hikes as well as mountain tours. From the car park "Mure" in the center of Umhausen the easy hiking trail starts. By the parish church you turn right in the "Hintere Gasse" and walk further and past the Hotel Johanna in the direction to the hamlet Neudorf. At the end of the hamlet Neudorf you walk down to the "Fundus bridge", cross this and turn left and walk along the Ötztaler Ache further to Grantau. Now you hike first along the road, then through the forest until you finally reach Köfels. A stop at the Alpengasthof Köfels or in the Jausenstation Edelweiß, where you can take a break and relax, is definitely worthwhile. Köfels is also accessible by car.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,389 m
Lowest point
981 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt 35.23%Dirt road 26.86%Forested/wild trail 22.44%Path 14.88%Road 0.56%
Asphalt
1.6 km
Dirt road
1.2 km
Forested/wild trail
1 km
Path
0.7 km
Road
0 km
Rest stops
Alpengasthof KöfelsJausenstation Edelweiß
Safety information
Easy hike; suitable for beginners and walkersPlease pay attention to the current weather report
Tips and hints
More information about hiking can be found here
Start
car park Mure (1,032 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.140283, 10.927867
DMS
47°08'25.0"N 10°55'40.3"E
UTM
32T 646181 5222556
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Destination
Köfels
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Köfels, a small rural village in the Tyrolean Ötztal, is located on a sunny plateau at 1,400 m above sea level. The village is surrounded by meadows and forest and a central starting point for charming mountain hikes as well as mountain tours. From the car park "Mure" in the center of Umhausen the easy hiking trail starts. By the parish church you turn right in the "Hintere Gasse" and walk further and past the Hotel Johanna in the direction to the hamlet Neudorf. At the end of the hamlet Neudorf you walk down to the "Fundus bridge", cross this and turn left and walk along the Ötztaler Ache further to Grantau. Now you hike first along the road, then through the forest until you finally reach Köfels. A stop at the Alpengasthof Köfels or in the Jausenstation Edelweiß, where you can take a break and relax, is definitely worthwhile. Köfels is also accessible by car.
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
By road
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
In Umhausen the following parking facilities are available:- car park Mure | free of charge
Coordinates
DD
47.140283, 10.927867
DMS
47°08'25.0"N 10°55'40.3"E
UTM
32T 646181 5222556
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
- Kompass Hiking map | scale 1:35.000
- Resort Information Umhausen Summer
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 not hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.Status
closed
Difficulty
easy
Distance
4.6 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
408 m
Descent
52 m
Highest point
1,389 m
Lowest point
981 m
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Linear route
Family-friendly
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