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Viewing point Ebele

Winter Hiking · Oetz

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OETZ Acherkogelbahn -> Kalvarienberg -> oberes Ebele -> unteres Ebele -> Habichen -> Lindenwald -> Brandachbrücke -> OETZ Acherkogelbahn

moderate

Distance 5.6 km

3:00 h

249 m

You start at the parking in the center of oetz and walk to the cable car station at the end of the village. Walk up to the small chapel "Kalvarienberg" and from there higher to "Ebele". The panoramic point offers a beautiful view over the village Habichen. Follow the trail down to Habichen. Sometimes this trail is quite steep, be carefull of ice!
In Habichen cross the road and at Hotel Waldhof you turn left and into the forest again.

The easy trail leads you through the romantic forest to the river. You walk beside the river back to Brandach-bridge and fro there back to the village center.

Author’s recommendation

When you leave the forest and reacht the river, you can first turn left and walk another 10 minutes to "Weller-bridge".

Difficulty

moderate

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

1,025 m

Lowest point

776 m

Best time of year

Jan

Feb

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Jul

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Dec

Rest Stop

active hotel Waldhof
pizzeria restaurant Rustika

Safety 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=de

Start

Oetz Zentrumsparkplatz (776 m)

Coordinates:

47.202457, 10.897520

DMS

47°12'08.8"N 10°53'51.1"E

UTM

32T 643712 5229409

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Destination

Oetz Zentrumsparkplatz

Turn-by-turn directions

You start at the parking in the center of oetz and walk to the cable car station at the end of the village. Walk up to the small chapel "Kalvarienberg" and from there higher to "Ebele". The panoramic point offers a beautiful view over the village Habichen. Follow the trail down to Habichen. Sometimes this trail is quite steep, be carefull of ice! In Habichen cross the road and at Hotel Waldhof you turn left and into the forest again.

The easy trail leads you through the romantic forest to the river. You walk beside the river back to Brandach-bridge and fro there back to the village center.

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/maps

Parking

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

47.202457, 10.897520

DMS

47°12'08.8"N 10°53'51.1"E

UTM

32T 643712 5229409

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

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, 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.

Basic Equipment for Winter Hiking

Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots appropriate for winter use (B1+ recommended)
Layered, moisture wicking clothing
Long, warm technical socks plus liners and spares
Rucksack (with rain cover)
Water- and windproof mountaineering jacket and trousers with ankle adjustment or separate gaiters
Lip protection (SPF 30+)
Water- and windproof gloves plus thin fleece inner gloves
Neckwear
moisture wicking skull / knit cap
Sunglasses
Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
First aid kit
Blister kit
Bivy / survival bag
Survival blanket
Headlamp
Pocket knife
Whistle
Cell phone
Cash
Navigation equipment / map and compass
Emergency contact details
ID

Technical Equipment for Winter Hiking

Hiking poles fitted with snow baskets
Trail ‘spike’ crampons at minimum and a basic ice axe are recommended when covering steeper terrain

The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

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Oetz - Lake Piburger See - Oetz

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

5.6 km

Duration

3:00 h

Ascent

249 m

Descent

249 m

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