Hiking Program 2015 Ötztal Nature Park Summer Experiences
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In close touch with mountains
Index Dear friends of the Ötztal Nature Park,
the Ötztal Nature Park and its unique hiking program gives an insight into the valley‘s most Ötztal Nature Park - Short Profile 4 scenic spots, a wonderful Alpine glacier world with all the little details and secrets and Ötztal Nature Park - Map 5 Ötztal‘s scenic landscapes of awesome natural beauty. Good to know 6 Nature Park Guides 7 Passionate walkers can choose from 19 weekly theme hiking tours taking place throughout Events (Lectures, Hikes) 8 the valley and 20 interesting lectures on special nature park topics. Discover Ötztal‘s magic Partners 18 and variety together with your family. Weekly Hikes 19 Booking & Contact 32 ...and summer has finally arrived!
We look forward to your visit,
Ötztal Nature Park Team
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The Ötztal Nature Park comprises all environmentally protected areas in the Ötztal. The pro- Umhausen L
tected area stretches from the valley floor up to high Alpine glacier regions. Its highest point Ruhegebiet A Stubaier Alpen is Ötztal‘s Wildspitze peak at 3774 m above sea level. The mountain villages of Vent (cradle of Längenfeld
the Alpine Association) and Obergurgl (Tirol‘s highest parish), as well as Niederthai/Umhausen T
ÖTZTAL and Gries/Längenfeld are located right at the heart of the Ötztal Nature Parke – making a Z
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The splendid ÖTZTAL NATURE PARK comprises a number of almost untouched, protected mountain Ö
Sölden areas in the Ötztal Alps and Stubai Alps which are characterized by fascinating high Alpine Naturwaldreservat Windachtal landscapes and huge glacier regions. Obergurgl‘s protected Stone Pine Forest and the unspoilt ZwieselsteinK forest areas in Sölden‘s Windachtal feature century-old stone pine populations. The precipitous R Engelswand rock face near Umhausen, an official Tirolean and European Natura 2000 Preserve, offers an insight into the varied flora and fauna in an almost vertical habitat. Another pro- A Vent Obergurgl tected area can be found at the entrance to the Ötztal: the huge Achstürze-Piburger See region Ruhegebiet P Ötztaler Alpen R boasts an idyllic mountain lake amidst a huge rockslide area. Naturdenkmal ZirbenwaldU A T The 5 main aims of the Ötztal Nature Park are to protect nature, preserve unspoilt lands- N capes, increase recreational values and promote scientific and cultural research in the region. Both the Ötztal Nature Park association and administration office can be found in Obergurgl. NATURPARK ÖTZTAL
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Ötztal Nature Park - Nature Park Guides In close touch with mountains
The certified team of female and male nature park guides looks forward to show you all the little se- crets and details of the Ötztal Nature Park. Good to know
• Advance booking required only for guided hikes/tours by 6.00 pm the day before – contact data: see overleaf! • Lectures are free for children up to the age of 14 • Hikes are free for children under 6 years, 7 – 14 years: half price • Hikes/lectures are free of charge for guests staying at Nature Park Partner Hotels (extra costs Petra Grüner Andrea Holzknecht Albert Zwischenbrugger Wolfgang Santer not included) – unless noted otherwise! • Weekly hikes are free for holders of the Ötztal Premium Card (extra costs not included) • Ötztal Card (valid 20 June - 20 September) • Ötztal Premium Card (valid 31 May - 11 October) • Participants (single events): min. 3 / max. 20 persons – unless noted otherwise! • Weekly events held from May to end of November • [i Ö] – free volunteering - activity in action for nature [i Ö] • You take part in the hikes/events at your own risk – hiking equipment absolutely required: Monika Mitterwallner Helga Marberger Gaby Prantl Michael Zwischenbrugger sturdy hiking boots, warm clothes, rainwear, sunscreen, food, enough to drink • Program may be changed/postponed at short notice (in case of unfavorable weather) by the organizing team. • Disclaimer: Information given in this folder was collected accurately but no responsibility is accepted for the correctness of all details. The publisher is not liable for any accidents or damages caused by the use of this folder. Literal and typesetting mistakes excepted.
You can easily reach most of our events by using public bus lines running on a regular basis within the valley! More details at www.vvt.at and Ötztaler Verkehrsgesellschaft, T 05254 3550, www.oetztalerbus.at Werner Schwarz Franz Gstrein Josl Griesser Patrizia Plattner
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[i Ö] [i Ö] Wednesday, 03 June Thursday, 02 July Saturday, 04 July Thursday, 09 July
Mt Woodlands - Reforestation From Flax to Linen Neophytes Day Night Full of Life
The unique mountain forest is an important ha- Natural linen and sheep wool has always been Neophytes are alien plants brought to a region At night everything is quiet in the village, it‘s bitat with myriad features and functions, inclu- of major significance in the valley‘s history. The by man. Some of these plants endanger the lo- sleeping time. Not at all – our streets and gardens ding the protection from avalanches and mud- central Ötztal became more and more important cal flora and the conservation of biodiversity. are full of life. With a bit of luck we watch bats, slides. This very special nature day is dedicated thanks to its excellent flax quality. Get to know The rampantly growing species can only be con- owls, mice, insects, spiders, harvestmen, night to the reforestation of our protective forest, by everything about flax cultivation, processing trolled by removing adult plants including their butterflies, martens, cats, toads, salamanders, planting local larch trees. Experts of Sölden‘s and fine linen products – from sheep shearing to roots. Help us conserving Ötztal‘s wonderful bio- weasels, foxes … and more! Do plants, bushes forestry department will accompany you all day hand-woven wool fabrics. Admire the fine art of diversity and don‘t hesitate to take part in the and flowers sleep, too? Why do they look diffe- long. weaving on original looms. neophytes action day! rent in the dark.
Category voluntary - nature preserve projects Category guided tour of weaving center Category voluntary - nature preserve projects Category easy night hike (time 1 h, ↑↓ 50 m) Start/Route Sölden, Nachtberg or Kaisers forests Meet here 4.00 pm, Umhausen, Start/Route Oetz, Ötztaler Ache, river shore Start/Route Sautens and surroundings Meet here 08.00 am, Forestry Office/Sölden Handweberei Doblander next to Oetz Recycling Yard Meet here 8.30 pm Ötztal Tourismus - sewage treatment plant (Mühlweg 50, T 05255 5213) Meet here 09.00 am, Recycling Yard Oetz Information Sautens Return approx. 05.00 pm Access from Umhausen´s church across (turn-off to Piburg) Return approx. 11.00 pm Equipment sturdy hiking boots, waterproof Horlach bridge, keep to right, 300m Return approx. 05.00 pm Fee adults € 7.00/children € 5.00 work clothes, work gloves; Duration 1 hr Equipment sturdy hiking boots, waterproof Guide Mag. Eberhard STEINER, special equipment provided Fee € 5.00 clothes, work gloves are provided biologist Guide Cilli DOBLANDER, master weaver
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Sunday, 12 July Tuesday, 14 July Wednesday, 15 July Tuesday, 21 July
Nature Park Family Party Sweet Temptation Horlachtal Natural Gem Alpine Culture Landscape
At this year’s family party of the Ötztal Nature From blossoms to honey ... here you will get to Join us on a marvelous tour of nature studies, Human settlements have characterized this Park it is all about new knowledge. Climate know everything on the valley‘s sweetest temp- starting at the source of Horlachbach mountain Alpine valley already for thousands of years. change, carbon footprints, mushrooms, wild tation. After a short introduction our bee expert brook, through flowerstrewn Alpine meadows The finding of 5000-year old Ötzi „The Iceman“ herbs that grow in the Ötztal and how to use takes you to the beehives where you admire the and lush pasturelands. The virtual tour takes proves the existence of longstanding connec- them for healthy meals. In good weather the bustling bee colonies at work. At the end of the you from the valley floor to the area‘s highest tions between the northern and southern part Ötztal balloon will take off. And if you join in tour you sample delicious, natural mountain ho- peaks where you learn more about the Alpine of the main Alpine chains. The high Alpine you get a Nature Park T-shirt. “Ratzfatz” com- ney from the Ötztal. fauna and flora. ridges of Tisenjoch, Hochjoch and Niederjoch plete the programme of the party. have always been important paths.
Location Umhausen/Niederthai, Tellerboden Category lecture, hike, tasting Category lecture in German Category lecture in German Programme 1.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m., Start/Route Längenfeld - „In der Klamm“ Where Umhausen, Health Center – Event Where Vent, Hotel Vent Guest programme bee trail Hall Starting at 8.45 pm 4.30 p.m. concert with “Ratzfatz” Meet here 1.30 pm, Längenfeld/Tiroler Cafe Starting at 7.30 pm Duration 1 hour For a more detailed programme see Duration half-day Duration 1 hour Fee € 2.00 www.naturpark-oetztal.at Fee adults € 7.00/children € 5.00 Fee € 2.00 Lecturer Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Kurt SCHARR Cost free admission Guide Marcel KLOTZ, Lecturer Mag. Barbara DEPISCH, Interdisciplinary Mt Research, Other in all weathers master apiarist in Längenfeld biologist Austrian Academy of Sciences
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[i Ö] Friday, 24 July Friday, 31 July Friday, 31 July to Friday, 14 August Saturday, 1 + 22 August
From Grain to Bread Night of the Bats ARTeVENT Mapping of Ant Species
The historical, 300-year old Pirchhütt grain mill There are many scare stories revolving around ARTeVENT is a cultural highlight in the Ötztal. The Swedish wood ant (Formica suecica) is one is in operation only once a year. Together with bats: is it true that they get stuck in your hair? During a period of two weeks you can experience of the anthill building species with Siberian the old Mathies‘n bee house dating back to 1911, Slowly these childhood stories have become a the border-crossing natural and cultural lands- origins. Its geographic range is still not highly this historical ensemble has been preserved in the thing of the past. Today we rather appreciate them cape of the Ötztal Alps in August. The B-ART- researched, therefore it is absolutely required to village center of Obergurgl. On this special day as nocturnal animals on warm summer nights. It‘s EB`NE-WEG “open-air gallery”, the BERGLese book protect the natural environment of the Swedish both the grain mill and the baking oven will be always worth to know more about their vivid way exhibition, an afternoon for children, lectures, wood ant in the Ötztal by searching for further activated for traditional grain milling. of night-time life. music and a lot more are part of the programme. formicary locations.
Thematic focus = FOCUS on MOUNTAINS Highlights Stefan König, Bernd Ritschel, Category lecture, guided tour, bread Category lecture in German, excursion children’s afternoon Category voluntary - nature preserve projects tasting Start/Route Oetz, Habichen, lake Habicher See Exhibition “Views of a Mountaineers’ Village” Start/Route Obergurgl, Gurgler Heide Where Obergurgl center, Mühlplatz Meet here 8.30 pm, Habichen, exhibition Meet here 08.30 am, Obergurgl University square road underpass/federal road BergLese book exhibition with expert lite- Center Meet here 2.00 pm, Ötztal Tourismus - Duration approx. 2,5 hrs rature, photos, maps and film, Duration approx. 05.00 pm Information Obergurgl Fee adults € 7.00/children € 5.00 daily from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Equipment mountaineering equipment; GPS Duration half-day Guide Mag. Anton VORAUER, For details refer to devices and special equipment Fee € 5.00 (incl. 1 bread per person) biologist and bat expert www.vent.at/artevent-programmuebersicht provided Guide Hubert KOLER, Kultourismus Gurgl
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Wednesday, 05 August Fri, 07 + Sat, 08 + Sun, 09 August Wednesday, 12 August Friday, 21 August
Weiwoldaren Photo Walks Living amid Ice and Snow Glaciers through the Ages
(Ötztal dialect: butterfly) - Swallow-tail but- You own a camera and you are a passionate hi- Ice and snow are quite hostile to life – but … Coming and going, interactions with the hy- terfly, small Apollo, peak white butterfly, moor- ker and mountain walker? Explore the scenic there are fairly many survivors amid the eter- drologic cycle, global and local importance. Sin- land clouded yellow, Scotch argus, Arctic blue surroundings at different times of the day by nal ice. In fact, some species need glacier and ce the Middle Ages Ötztal‘s mighty glaciers have butterfly, purple-shot copper, forester moth – a taking full advantage of expert tips and advice. snow fields in order survive. Others have in- changed in size several times, like most of the huge range of marvelous butterflies accompa- Basic photography knowledge is required: f- vented their own special tricks. Circumstances Alpine glacier fields. The coming and going, the nies walkers on their hike through Ötztal‘s val- stop, shutter speed, ISO light sensitivity, deep and living conditions in the Alps can be per- melting and growing of the glacier ice could be ley floor towards the high Alpine peaks. focus, etc. fectly compared to the environment in Polar the consequence of a general change in climate. areas – frozen surface is anything but sterile!
Category slide show Category 3 workshops (3 hours each), Category lecture in German Category lecture in German Where Längenfeld, Ötztal Local He- can be booked seperately Where Umhausen, Health Center-Event Hall Where Obergurgl, Piccard Event Hall ritage & Outdoor Museum, Locations in the surroundings of Vent Starting 7.30 pm Starting 8.30 pm Memory Archives, Lehn 23b Themes available light/action/landscape Duration 1 hour Duration 1 hour Starting 8.30 pm photografie Fee € 2.00 Fee € 2.00 Duration 1 hour Fee € 60.00/person for all workshops Lecturer Univ. Prof. Dr. Birgit SATTLER Lecturer Mag. Wolfgang GURGISER, PhD Fee € 2.00 € 25.00/person for one workshop Institut for Ecology of Innsbruck Institut for Meteorology and Lecturer Dr. Peter STOECKL, nature photo- Guide Bernd RITSCHEL, University Geophysics of Innsbruck grapher, Vienna University of nature photographer, book author University Applied Arts
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Our TIP! Thursday, 27 August Friday, 28 August Thursday, 03 September Wednesday, 09 September
Multifaceted Ötztal Forest Mushrooms Climate Change & Permafrost Research Legends…
Tremendous natural phenomenon like rock- A wonderful opportunity to get an insight Several research projects on rock glaciers, held Is it possible that local earth fungi cells, found slides, landslides and glacier slides have always into the world of mushrooms. Biologist and in North and South Tirol, give a complete in- by chance in Ötztal‘s peaty soil, can save the been characterizing the Ötztal, forming today‘s mushroom expert Eberhard STEINER gives an in- sight into significant details about structures, lives of thousands of transplant patients? All facets of the valley. Steep and narrow ravines wi- teresting lecture on this varied topic. percentage of ice, dynamics and origins of Al- these interesting questions give an insight into den into huge valley basins and extensive mea- pine block glaciers. Additionally, a special fo- the great achievements of modern research in dows. Every single step towards the rear valley Mushroom-hike cus was put on how climate change and rise in the Ötztal Valley by explaining connections bet- offers a surprising detail. temperature can influence natural hazards and ween longstanding knowledge and our modern Start/Route Oetz, towards lake Piburger See water resources in high Alpine regions. society over several decades. Meeting here 4.00 pm, Ötztal Tourismus - Information Oetz Equipment mountaineering gear, rainwear, Category lecture in German Category lecture in German Category lecture in German food and drink Where Längenfeld, Ötztal Local He- Where Vent, Hotel Vent Where Obergurgl, Piccard Event Hall Fee adults € 7.00/ children € 5.00 ritage & Outdoor Museum, Starting 8.45 pm Starting 8.30 pm Memory Archives, Lehn 23b Duration 1 hour Duration 1 hour Mushroom-Lecture Starting 8.30 pm Fee € 2.00 Fee € 2.00 Duration 1 hour Where Oetz, “ Ez“ event hall Lecturer Univ. Prof. Dr. Karl KRAINER, Lecturer Dr. Nikolaus SCHALLHART, Fee € 2.00 When 8.30 pm Institute for Geology and Pale- scietific coordinator, Obergurgl Guide Helga MARBERGER, certified Duration 1 hour ontology of Innsbruck University AFO of Innsbruck University nature park guide, book author Fee € 2.00
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Nature Walk Umhausen 02 May - 28 November On your way through picture-book landscapes you get to know many details about Ötztal‘s varied na- Dates 02 + 16 + 30 May, 13 + 27 June, ture. A certified local guide will tell you interesting 11 + 25 July, 08 + 22 Aug, stories about the valley‘s fauna and flora. This is 05 + 19 Sep, 03 + 17 + 31 Oct, Innerötztal a truly splendid nature walk giving an insight into 14 + 28 Nov, Alpine herbs, flowers, stones, small and big ani- Meet here 09.00 am, Ötztal Tourismus mals in their natural habitat. You will explore the Information Umhausen ÖFFENTLICHE Niederthaier Bergrettung ® BIBLIOTHEK BÄURINNEN Niederthai most scenic spots of the hiking area in the cen- tral valley. Equipped with professional Swarov- ski binoculars you discover nature‘s little secrets Längenfeld - even a drop of water is a miracle. Experience 09 May - 21 November Ötztal‘s awe-inspiring nature with all your senses. Dates 09 + 23 May, 06 + 20 June, 04 + 18 July, 01 + 15 + 29 Aug, Category easy (time 1,5 hrs, ↑ ↓ 150 m) 12 + 26 Sep, 10 + 24 Oct, Start/Route route varies depending on season 07 + 21 Nov, Return approx 11.30 am Meet here 09.00 am, Ötztal Tourismus Fee adults € 7.00/ children € 5.00 Information Längenfeld
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Our TIP! Every Monday Every Wednesday Every Friday Tip 01 June - 05 October 03 June - 30 September 24 July - 28 August ÖTZTAL NATURE PARK Auerklamm Ravine Miners`Trail Nature Close-By Guided Hiking Tours
A real insiders‘ tip or did you already know Mysterious stone walls, ancient paths cut into The idyllic nature preserve in the surroundings The Ötztal Nature Park also organizes made to „Teufelsschmiede“ area and „Auenstein“ castle the rocks and a huge rockslide area accompany of Achstürze-Piburger See was formed by a huge measure nature study tours and individually plan- ruins? Later you take a glimpse of the wildly ro- you on the way. Some 350 years ago this area rockslide at the end of the Ice Ages. On special ned archaeological theme hikes for groups and mantic Auerklamm ravine which is an important was one of Tirol‘s major mining centers at 2500 VANTAGE POINTS Swarovski spotting scopes are children‘s specials. habitat for Alpine wildlife and flora. Among the meters above sea level. Up to 450 miners used installed in order to watch the nature treasures rare species ranks the water ouzel hunting its to work in the copper-pyrite, galena and pyrite from a different angle. Through the LENSE you prey underwater. mines. can admire mighty Acherkogel peak. Contact:
ÖTZTAL NATURE PARK Category intermediate (time 4 hrs, ↑↓ 350 m) Category intermediate (time 5 hrs, ↑↓ 500 m) Category easy (time 3 hrs, ↑↓ 250 m) Gurglerstraße 104 Start/Route Infopoint Ambach - Teufelsschmiede Start/Route bus to Kühtai - Issalm - Knappen- Start/Route Oetz - Wellerbrücke Bridge - Pibur- A-6456 Obergurgl - Auerklamm - Burg Auenstein ruins haus - Zwölferköpfle - Balbachalm - ger See - Kanzel - Oetz - Oetzerau - Oetz lift ride down to Oetz Meet here 09.30 am, Ötztal Tourismus - T +43 (0) 664 1210350 Meet here 09.30 am, Ötztal Tourismus - Meet here 08.15 am, Ötztal Tourismus - Information Oetz Infopoint Ambach Information Oetz Return approx. 2.00 pm [email protected] Return approx. 2.30 pm Return approx. 4.00 pm Fee adults € 7.00/ children € 5.00 www.naturpark-oetztal.at Fee adults € 7.00/ children € 5.00 Fee adults € 7.00/ children € 5.00 extra fee: bus to Kühtai + lift ride
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Our TIP! Every Monday Every Tuesday Every Thursday Every Thursday 20 July - 24 August 02 Juni - 06 October 18 June - 24 September Hemrach in Full Bloom Horlach Shepherds´Trail Marvelous Hut–to-Hut Tour Miracle Fiber
Steep Alpine meadows interspersed with decayed A truly varied Nature Park Hike leading from Ötztal‘s Geigenkamm ridge boasts an infinite In the course of this wonderful guided tour mountain shelters give an insight into the hard lovely Niederthai towards the high Alpine Hor- number of gorgeous high Alpine lakes. The dark visitors get an insight into the whole manu- working conditions of farmers in the Ötztal. The lachtaler Almen pasturlands. Walking along Wettersee next to Erlanger Hütte nestles high facturing cycle, from the raw material delivered high-altitude Hemrach pasturelands invite us to the rushing Horlachbach brook with its cry- above Leierstal valley – reminding of an Ice by local sheep farmers to fine woolen products. take a well-deserved rest. Enjoy uninterrupted pa- stal clear glacier waters, you will discover the Age relict. The mountain hut is a highly awar- Additionally, the tour focuses also on the noramic views of the glacier-topped Geigenkamm unique power of Alpine waters and nature‘s ded place as it received the DAV environmental longstanding history of flax and sheep wool ridge and its numerous 3000m high peaks. mighty energy. quality seal. processing in the Ötztal. Questions welcome!
Category intermediate (time 5 hrs, ↑↓ 500 m) Category intermediate (time 4,5 hrs, Category demanding (time 6.5 hrs, Category guided tour of sheep wool center Start/Route Niederthai - Mauslasattel - Hem- ↑ 550 m, ↓ 750 m) ↑↓ 1.000 m) Meet here 2.00 pm, Umhausen, racher Almen - Wiesle - Niederthai Start/Route Niederthai - taxi Horlachtal - Start/Route taxi Leierstal - Erlanger Hütte - Ötztaler Schwafwollzentrum Meet here 9.30 am, Tellerboden car park, Finstertaler Sennhütte - Niederthai Leierstal - taxi Umhausen (Lehnpuit 2-4, T 05255 5293) Niederthai (next to soccer field) Meet here 08.30 am, Ötztal Tourismus - Meet here 08.40 am, Ötztal Tourismus - Access from Umhausen‘s church across Return approx. 3.30 pm Information Niederthai Information Umhausen Horlach bridge, keep left, 300 m Fee adults € 7.00/children € 5.00 Return approx. 3.00 pm Return approx. 5.00 pm Duration 45 min. Fee adults € 7.00/children € 5.00 Fee adults € 7.00/children € 5.00 Fee € 3.00 per person (free for children) + taxi € 6.00 per person + taxi € 10.00 per person Guide Joachim REGENSBURGER
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Our TIP! Every Monday Every Wednesday Every Friday ÖTZTAL NATURE PARK 20 July - 24 August 17 June - 23 September 19 June - 25 September All-Powerful Lehner Waterfall 4 Lakes Trail Teufelskanzel near Lägenfeld Event Igloo
In the course of this hike you get to know more Every mountain lake is special and has its own When was Längenfeld founded? Is sulfur water Looking for a perfect location? In case you are about Ötztal‘s landscape, culture, history and character, its own color and size. The beautiful 4 really healing water? Our certified nature guides planning an event regarding nature, culture, hi- inhabitants. A stopover at the Local Heritage Lakes Hike high above Längenfeld starts beyond can tell you all the little secrets about awe- story, glaciers, botany, geology, archaeology...? Outdoor Museum adds to a wonderful day. Then the treeline with the snow-topped glacier peaks inspiring nature and culture highlights in and Then give us a call. We are glad to provide the you climb the stairs leading up to the suspensi- of Stubaital valley as lovely backdrop. With a around Längenfeld. The view of the valley from right setting at our Nature Park Event Igloo. We on bridge and further on to the fantastic view- bit of luck you can also watch a golden eagle Teufelskanzel vantage point is really unique and can create your personal nature highlight. Point ing platform. soaring high above Geigenkamm ridge. breathtaking. the way towards nature!
Category easy hike (time 3 hrs, ↑↓ 200 m) Category demanding (time 7 hrs, ↑↓ 850 m) Category intermediate (time 3 hrs, ↑↓ 200 m) Contact: Start/Route Längenfeld - Local Heritage Muse- Start/Route taxi to Leckalm - Plattachsee - Wei- Start/Route Längenfeld - Plague Chapel - Teu- um - Lehner Waterfall - Längenfeld ßensee - Spitzigsee - Hauersee - felskanzel - Astlehn - Längenfeld ÖTZTAL NATURE PARK Meet here 10.00 am, Ötztal Tourismus - Taxi Längenfeld Meet here 10.00 am, Ötztal Tourismus - Gurglerstraße 104 Information Längenfeld Meet here 08.30 am, Ötztal Tourismus - Information Längenfeld A-6456 Obergurgl Return approx. 2.00 pm Information Längenfeld Return approx. 2.00 pm Fee adults € 7.00/ children € 5.00 Return approx. 4.30 pm Fee adults € 7.00/ children € 5.00 T +43 (0) 664 1210350 Fee adults € 7.00/ children € 5.00 [email protected] www.naturpark-oetztal.at
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Every Tuesday Every Thursday Every Saturday ÖTZTAL NATURE PARK 30 June - 22 September 02 July - 24 September 25 July - 29 August Supporting Member Sölden´s Natural Variety Söldenkogel Peak Conquest Mooser Steg Water Strider As a supporting member you sustain the impor- Local part-time farmers cultivate the high Al- The marmots‘ whistles will accompany you all Mooser Steg is a truly outstanding „Waalweg“ water tant work of the ÖTZTAL NATURE PARK. pine landscape – proving that nature can exist day long, following the ancient Alpine meadows theme trail traveling along the former irrigation dit- in perfect harmony with modern tourism. Or- past quaint Ötztal mountain huts (called „Tha- ches. The newly hiking trail takes you to a number Advantages for members: latest news and infor- chids, flower-strewn meadows and the scent of yen“ in dialect) made of wood. The splendid path of surprising activity stations, offering superb vistas mation on all Nature Park activities, use of photo fresh mountain herbs await you within the lo- travels right to the peaks of the Ötztal Nature of the deep ravine formed by the Windacher Ache and literature archives, new brochures/publica- vely Gaislacher Almen pasturelands. Park This is Sölden‘s silent part: peaceful, au- mountain brook. A great place to breathe deeply. tion for free. thentic, in close touch with nature... Membership Fees:
Category intermediate (time 5 hrs, ↑↓ 600 m) Category demanding (time 7 hrs, ↑↓ 950 m) Category easy (time 2.5 hrs, ↑↓ 250 m) Single person € 15.00/year Start/Route Sölden - Nachtberg-Moor - Gaislach Start/Route Sölden - bus to Fiegls Gasthaus - Start/Route Sölden - Windachtal - Mooser Steg - Clubs, small enterprises € 50.00/year Almen - Bodenegg - Zwieselstein - Sölderkogl - Kleblealm - Sölden Sölden Business enterprises € 100.00/year Kühtrainschlucht - Sölden Meet here 07.00 am, Mountain Guide Office Meet here 10.00 am, Sölden Mountain Meet here 09.00 am, Mountain Guide Office Sölden Guide Office Become a member right now: Sölden Return approx. 4.00 pm Return approx. 1.00 pm Return approx. 3.30 pm Fee adults € 7.00/ children € 5.00 Fee adults € 7.00/ children € 5.00 www.naturpark-oetztal.at/service-kontakt/ Fee adults € 7.00/ children € 5.00 hikers`Shuttlebus (current rates) mitglied-werden.html
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Blau > C 100 / M 55 Fotohinweise: Archiv Naturpark Ötztal, K. Amprosi, W. Hofbauer, R. Hofer, R. Mühlthaler, T. Schmarda, A. Vorauer Gelb > Y 100 / M 12 Every Monday Every Wednesday Every Thursday 08 June - 21 September 10 June - 23 September 23 July - 27 August Ötztal Nature Park Arnica, Ötzi & More ... Glacier, Geology, History Stories of Vent Online Shop
Wonderful hiking tour with plenty of botanical The wide open cirques in the foothills of her „Ma- Vent, Tirol‘s undisputed mountaineering village, Take the splendid ÖTZTAL NATURE PARK home... and historical highlights. From Vent a rising trail jesty“ – Wildspitze peak at 3774m – are the re- nestles at 1900m above sea level. Among the you can choose from several information folders, leads to the ancient Stone Pine Forest and further mains of the glacier‘s past. Giant moraines and rock area‘s highlights rank Wildspitze summit, the brochures, hiking trail maps, posters and postcards on to Mutsbühel area. In vicinity to Ötzi‘s finding walls, idyllic glacier lakes and brooks, fascinating world-famous „glacier priest“ Franz Senn, who displaying the scenic ÖTZTAL NATURE PARK. place you will find interesting traces of early Al- rock masses formed by the eternal ice will accom- strongly influenced Vent‘s history and the yearly pine settlements in the Ötztal valley. pany you on this hiking tour back to Alpine history. held sheep drive of 4000 animals to South Tyrol. Contact:
ÖTZTAL NATURE PARK Gurglerstraße 104 Category intermediate (time 4 hrs, ↑↓ 450 m) Category intermediate (time 4 hrs, ↑↓ 500 m) Category easy (time 3 hrs, ↑↓ 200 m) A-6456 Obergurgl Start/Route Vent - Mutsbühel - Ramolalm Start/Route lift ride Vent-Stablein - Rofenbach Start/Route Vent - Loop Trail - Feld- (not serviced) - Vent bridge - glacier lake - Breslauer Hütte - kögele - stamp site - Vent T +43(0)664 1210350 Meet here 9.30 am, Ötztal Tourismus - Stablein - lift ride Stablein-Vent Meet here 09.30 am, Ötztal Tourismus - www.naturpark-oetztal.at/service-kontakt/ Information Vent Meet here 9.30 am, Ötztal Tourismus - Information Vent online-bestellen.html Return approx. 3.00 pm Information Vent Return approx. 2.00 pm Fee adults € 7.00/ children € 5.00 Return approx. 4.00 pm Fee adults € 7.00/ children € 5.00 Fee adults € 7.00/ children € 5.00 + lift return ride (check lift rates)
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Advance booking required only for hikes – booking deadline: 6.00 pm the day before before under [email protected] or in your accom- Ötztal Nature Park modation. Hikes (extra costs not included) and lectures Gurglerstraße 104 are free of charge for guests staying at Nature Park Part- A-6456 Obergurgl ner Hotels! Holders of the Ötztal Premium Card can take [email protected] part in weekly hikes for free (extra costs not included)! www.naturpark-oetztal.at
Memmingen/München D Garmisch/München Fernpass D Friedrichshafen Telfs D HAIMING A12 SCHWEIZ Imst ÖTZTAL BHF. Innsbruck Ötztal Tourismus A12 OCHSENGARTEN CH Salzburg/Wien Gemeindestraße 4, A-6450 Sölden, Arlberg Zirl A12 München SAUTENS OETZ Kühtai [email protected], www.oetztal.com
NIEDERTHAI UMHAUSEN Infopoint Ötztal T 057200 700 Sautens T 057200 600 GRIES LÄNGENFELD Oetz T 057200 500 HUBEN Umhausen-Niederthai T 057200 400 HOCHSÖLDEN SÖLDEN Längenfeld T 057200 300 ZWIESELSTEIN Sölden T 057200 200 HOCHGURGL ITALIEN Vent T 057200 260 VENT Timmelsjoch/ I OBERGURGL Wintersperre Obergurgl-Hochgurgl T 057200 100
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