Winter Across Country

Cross-country skiing, winter walking, ice skating, tobogganing, snowshoe hiking, ski mountaineering and a lot more.

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Speicher Wörgegratspitze Finstertal 2716 m Pockkogel 14 – 23 Umhausen-Niederthai 2807 m

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Haimingerberg Cross-country skiing Snowshoe hiking Winter walking Tobogganing1013 m Schlierenzau

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Haiming-Ochsengarten 670 m – 1,542 m CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Changing Room Sautens 810 m Gasthof Burkert Ochsengarten 34, 6433 Oetz Oetz 820 m T +43 (0) 5252 6947

Parking Ochsengarten Circular Track: Ochsengarten school

OCHSENGARTEN CIRCULAR TRACK Length: 3 km, skating, classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Start at Ochsengarten school –> along the brook towards Kühtai –> cross Nederbach brook and the federal road at the height of „Stopfer Bridge“ –> back to starting point. Also suitable for winter walkers and snowshoe hikers.

Rental & Cross-country Skiing Instruction Ski-Snowboard-Rennschule Fritz Gufler 6433 Oetz / Ochsengarten T +43 (0) 5252 6777 www.gufler.co.at

SNOWSHOE HIKING

Snowshoe Hike by Day and Night When: weekly No minimum number of participants Time: approx. 2 - 3 hrs Organizer: Ötztal Tourismus Booking: Ötztal Tourismus, Haiming-Ochsengarten / Sautens / Oetz 6 | haiming-ochsengarten / sautens / oetz haiming-ochsengarten / sautens / oetz | 7

WINTER WALKING DREI-KIRCHENBLICK CIRCULAR TRAIL From Information Sautens past the church to Drei-Kirchenblick vantage point Rotes WAndl –> along the forest trail to the edge of Sautens –> on the main road back to Hochoetz ski area –> turn left next to Acherkoglbahn top station –> across the village center. the underpass to the kids‘ area –> following the trail through the forest you (Time: 1 hr) reach „Rotes Wandl“ vantage point at 2,000 m –> back to starting point on the same route. MEDINGER LOOP TRAIL: SAUTENS – OETZ – SAUTENS (Time: 50 min) From Information Sautens or Oetz along Medinger Weg Trail to Oetz/Sautens and back to Sautens/Oetz on the other shore of the river. OCHSENGARTEN CIRCULAR WALK (Time: 1 hr) Start at Sattele (1,690 m) –> above Ochsengarten you head towards Feldring- alm mountain inn –> across Feldringerböden meadows to Marlstein –> back ELSINGER TRAIL: LAKE PIBURGER SEE – PIBURG again to Sattele area. From the village center of Oetz across Piburger Bridge –> turn left after the (Time: 3 hrs) carpenter‘s house –> along the forest trail (Elsinger Trail) up to lake Piburger See. Along the left lakeshore to the hamlet of Piburg. Back to Oetz along the road. FOREST TRAIL TO MARLSTEIN (Time: 2 hrs) From Sattele (1,690 m) you head towards Feldringalm –> after 500 m you turn right in direction of Marlstein. Return on the same route. ELSINGER TRAIL – HABICHEN (Time: 3 hrs) From the village center of Oetz across Piburger Bridge –> turn left after the carpenter‘s house –> along the forest trail (Elsinger Trail) to Kohlstatt. Along HAIMING APPLE ROAD Randweg Trail to Habichen and back to Oetz. From Information Haiming (670 m) to Magerbach along the Apple Road to (Time: 1.5 hrs) Silz. Return to Haiming via Pirchetwald forest. (Time: 2.5 hrs) ANDREAS HOFER TRAIL From the village center of Oetz southwards along the Ötztaler Ache river. Haiming – Schlierenzau – Haiming At the fork-off you have three alternatives: From Information Haiming (670 m) via Unterriedern to Riedern –> across a) turn left, walk across the forest until you reach the hamlet of Habichen, the suspension bridge to Schlierenzau –> along Inntal Cycle Path back to then back to Oetz. Haiming. (Time: 1.5 hrs) (Time: 2.5 hrs) b) straight ahead to Weller Bridge, across the forest to Habichen and TOUR OF VILLAGES back to Oetz. (Time: 1 hr) From your accommodation you can explore the scenic villages (Haiming, Ötz- tal Bahnhof, Sautens, Oetz, Tumpen) on easy and well-groomed winter hiking c) straight ahead to Weller Bridge, further on to lake Piburger See and Piburg trails, leading from Haiming via Sautens to Tumpen. (steeply rising trail at the beginning), back to Oetz along the federal road. (Time: 5 hrs) (Time: 2 hrs) 8 | haiming-ochsengarten / sautens / oetz haiming-ochsengarten / sautens / oetz | 9

ICE SKATING and ICE CURLING

Opening Times Haiming flexible opening hours, floodlit Where: next to sports center (Wiesreinstraße) Ice skate rental: not available Curling stone rental: call in advance, contact Mr. Kapeller (T +43 (0) 664 4245373)

Opening Times Ötztal Bahnhof flexible opening hours, floodlit Where: behind train station, next to children‘s playground Ice skate rental: not available

Opening Times Oetz 12.00 noon - 8.00 pm, floodlit Where: Oetz center, next to car park Ice skate rental: Schuhe Plattner

Opening Times Piburg Natural ice skating on the lake, TOBOGGANING certain ice layer required! Also accessible for walkers ochsengarten 2.2 km long run to Feldringalm (serviced inn). Hiking time 1 hr. Rental service Where: Piburger See – natural lake at Feldringalm mountain inn. No oncoming traffic. Ice skate rental: Schuhe Plattner Tip: slightly ascending – ideal for families.

Sautens 1.5 km long, floodlit run. Separate ascent trail. Hiking time 45 min. Rental service at Winter World. No oncoming traffic.

Oetz – Piburg 1.2 km long, floodlit run (daily). Hiking time 20 min. No separate ascent trail. Rental service at Hotel Seerose and Gasthaus Piburger See. No oncoming traffic. Tip: romantic track leading to lake Piburger See. 10 | haiming-ochsengarten / sautens / oetz haiming-ochsengarten / sautens / oetz | 11

Ski Tour Recommendations SKI MOUNTAINEERING Important Information Ötztal Tourismus does not accept any responsibility for the listed tours. It is Pirchkogel (2,828 m) strongly recommended to book a local and certified mountain guide. Glacier From Gasthof Marlstein eastwards across a small ski slope until you crossings are only possible with rope and in a group. Before setting out on a reach the forest trail and its fifth sharp turn –> past the bench in north- tour you should always inform someone about your destination and when you eastern direction, crossing steep slopes up to 2,400 m (Steinmandl) –> plan to be back. You should always take an avalanche transceiver with you. a level trail takes you westwards to Schafjoch at 2,593 m –> follow the Mountaineering Guides, Snow and Avalanche Reports small ridge until you get to the northern rock faces of Pirchkogel –> cross Ski-Snowboard-Rennschule Fritz Gufler the rock face on the northern side –> from the north-west you reach a lovely basin, located between two summits, and head towards the high- 6433 Oetz / Ochsengarten est peak (no summit cross). T +43 (0) 5252 6777 Ascent approx. 3 - 4 hours. Easy downhill route. www.gufler.co.at Best time between February and May. HOCHOETZ SNOW VILLAGE Refreshment Stop Feldring Alm Igloo building workshops and igloo overnight stays at 2,020 m. Neurauter Lois Available from mid December through early April! 6433 Ochsengarten / Oetz T +43 (0) 5252 6203 Contact www.marlstein.com Schneedorf GmbH Dorfstraße 7 6432 Sautens T +43 (0) 5252 20157 Wetterkreuz (2,591 m) www.schneedorf.com From the car park across the forest towards Issalm –> in south-western direction through the sparse forest of Wörgetal –> past the Mining House, along the valley up to 2,250 m –> bypass a steep section with a ÖTZTAL OUTDOOR COURSE – HIGH ROPE PARK left and right loop before you reach the peak slope –> follow the slope up to the ridge, keeping to the left in the upper part –> head towards the Unlimited fun and adventures also in winter! Daily from mid December summit on the left. through early April on prior arrangement. Highlight: Night Fly with Torchlight Ascent approx. 2.5 - 3 hours. Easy to intermediate downhill route. Contact Best time between December and April. Ötztaler Outdoorparcours Dorfstraße 7 6432 Sautens T +43 (0) 5252 20157 www.outdoor-parcours.com 12 | haiming-ochsengarten / sautens / oetz haiming-ochsengarten / sautens / oetz | 13

ICE CLIMBING

scooby doo, ghostbuster 1, ghostbuster 2 Activity: Waterfall climbing Description: Short waterfalls ideal for practicing Difficulty: WI 2+ / 5- Pitches: approx. 1-2 pitches, height 15-35m Facing to: South-west Parking: From Oetz towards Ochsengarten –> right after Taxegg (bridge) Access: Walking through the forest you reach the forest trail, follow the descending trail which takes you right to the waterfall (Time: 5 min) Descent: Abseiling down along the route by using ice anchors, hooks and trees (Time: 0.5 hr)

Eis am Stiel Activity: Waterfall climbing Description: Short waterfall Difficulty: WI 4 / 4+ Pitches: approx. 1 pitch, height 50m Facing to: North Pitches: approx. 2 pitches, height 75m Parking: From Oetz towards Ochsengarten –> cross the bridge at Taxegg area Facing to: North (800m) Parking: From Oetz towards Ochsengarten –> right after Taxegg (bridge) Access: Heading towards the bridge located in the upper part and crossing Access: Walking through the forest you reach the forest trail; follow the Nederbach brook, you are on the way up to the waterfall ascending trail which takes you right to the waterfall (Time: 15 min) (Time: 0.5 hr) Abstieg: Abseiling down along the route by using ice anchors, hooks Descent: Abseiling down along the route by using ice anchors, hooks and trees and trees (Time: 0.5 hr) (Time: 0.5 hr) Asterix, Obelix Activity: Waterfall climbing Liability: Ice climbing is at your own risk. The ice climbing routes are neither Description: Short waterfalls maintained nor closed in case of danger! Difficulty: WI 2 / 3- umhausen-niederthai | 15

Umhausen 1,036 m CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

1,550 m Changing Room Niederthai Gasthof Tauferberg Niederthai 12, 6441 Umhausen T +43 (0) 5255 5509

Parking Niederthai: Ötztal Tourismus Niederthai, hamlet of Lehen (football field), hamlet of Tölderboden Umhausen: Murplatz, Bischofsplatz Tumpen/Lehn-Platzl: Engelswand climbing area (car park) Köfels: Alpengasthof Köfels

Nordic Track Description - Niederthai Niederthai received the Tirolean Quality Seal for its well-maintained tracks.

SONNENPLATEAU ROUTE Length: 6 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Access at the car park of Ötztal Tourismus, Information Niederthai. The 6 km cross-country skiing track leads - slightly rising - right to the heart of Niederthai‘s sunny plateau –> descending route across fields. Past the houses of Niederthai or along the forest edge you can enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views.

HORLACHTAL ROUTE Length: 10 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: intermediate Access at the car park of Ötztal Tourismus, Information Niederthai. Ascending route for the first kilometer– > after a smooth downhill section and a level part you cross Horlachbach brook –> continue uphill for 1 km across Horlachtal valley –> downhill route across Horlachbach brook. After a short but steeply ascending section you return to the sunny plateau of Niederthai. 16 | umhausen-niederthai umhausen-niederthai | 17

MATAU ROUTE ÖTZI DORF LOOP (floodlit by night) Length: 3 km, skating & classic style Length: 1 km, classic style Degree of difficulty: intermediate Degree of difficulty: intermediate Access next to the church. Slightly descending for 1 km until you reach Past the enclosure of Ötzi Village, across the level fields. Floodlit (1 km) every Gasthof Stuibenfall –> follow the shores of Horlachbach brook. Return route: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 2 slightly rising kilometers towards Niederthai‘s sunny plateau. Short downhill track back to the starting point. Tumpen/Lehn-Platzl Length: 5 km, classic style TAUFERBERG ROUTE Degree of difficulty: easy Length: 3 km, skating & classic style Access next to the Engelswand climbing area (car park). Very easy cross- Degree of difficulty: challenging country skiing track along the valley bottom. Ideal also for beginners –> Access at the car park of Ötztal Tourismus, Information Niederthai. discover the picturesque fields of Tumpen and Lehn-Platzl. Across the forest –> the first 1.5 km feature 100 m of altitude gain. A speedy KÖFELS HIGH ALTITUDE TRACK downhill track with some steep sections and hairpin bends takes you back to Length: 3 km, classic style he starting point –> real experts can choose the alternative downhill track via Degree of difficulty: intermediate Wolfsegg lift. From the car park in Köfels you follow Tirol‘s biggest water wheel. Beautiful route across gently sloping meadows –> insider tip for passionate classic- Nordic Track Description – Umhausen / Tumpen / Köfels style cross-country skiers.

STUIBENFALL ROUTE Rental Service Length: 6 km, skating & classic style Sport Grüner Degree of difficulty: intermediate 6441 Niederthai / Umhausen Access at the car park of the swimming lake. Below the Ötzi Village you T +43 (0) 5255 5420 continue across the forest and towards the wide open fields of Umhausen. www.schischule-niederthai-umhausen.com This attractive nordic track has both easy and challenging parts but no steep downhill sections. Josl’s Ski- und Langlaufverleih 6441 Niederthai / Umhausen TAUFERPUIT LOOP T +43 (0) 664 27 044 76 Length: 2 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Cross-country Skiing Instruction Access at the car park of the swimming lake. Ideal for short-track sprinters Skischule Niederthai-Umhausen and cruisers thanks to slightly ascending and descending stages. 6441 Niederthai / Umhausen T +43 (0) 5255 5420 www.schischule-niederthai-umhausen.com 18 | umhausen-niederthai umhausen-niederthai | 19

forest trail –> continue towards the foothill of the waterfalls –> return via „Stuiböbele“ mountain inn and „Stuiben Nannele“ wayside statue –> level trail along Steppsteig Footpath to Rosslach –> back to the village and the parish church. (Time: 2.5 hrs)

UMHAUSEN – ÖTZTALER ACHE – ÖSTEN – HOPFGARTEN AND BACK From St. Vitus parish church in Umhausen you head towards Neudorf and An- tonius chapel –> along the Ötztaler Ache river to Fundustal/Leierstal –> cross the bridge and follow the level trail in direction Östen-Hopfgarten through the forest –> cross the wooden bridge and turn right before you get to the football field– > along the forest trail back to the bridge (Fundustal/Leierstal), the village and the parish church. (Time: 1.5 hrs)

„MURE“ – FARSTERWEG – FARST „THE EAGLE‘S EYRIE ABOVE ENGELSWAND“ From St. Vitus parish church in Umhausen you head towards the ice skating rink and the „Mure“ area, crossing the bridge –> follow the road to Farst and the foothill of the mountain –> from here experienced hikers can reach the scenic mountain farms (1,482 m, serviced all year round) within a one-hour climb. (Time: 2 – 3 hrs)

SNOWSHOE HIKING UMHAUSEN – OLD FEDERAL ROAD TO NIEDERTHAI At the Information Umhausen you walk to the left –> cross the bridge hea- When: daily on request ding towards the hamlet of Rosslach –> following the trail past the houses, Minimum number of persons: 5 you reach the fork-off and the old road to Niederthai –> continuing on this Time: 2 hrs ascending road you get to Niederthai. Organizer & Advance booking: Skischule Niederthai (one the eve) (Time: 2 hrs) Umhausen – Höhenweg – Niederthai At the Information Umhausen you walk to the left –> cross the bridge WINTER HIKING towards the hamlet of Rosslach and the fork-off to the old federal road to Niederthai –> continue straight ahead –> leaving behind the legendary Hirsch- Umhausen berg area you reach Niederthai. The effort will be rewarded with stunning UMHAUSEN – STUIBEN FALLS – STEPPSTEIG – ROSSLACH views of Umhausen and the Alpine scenery. Return on the old federal road to From St. Vitus parish church in Umhausen you head towards Niederthai –> Niederthai. leave the road at Bischofsplatz car park and the Kneipp area, following the (Time: 2.5 hrs) 20 | umhausen-niederthai umhausen-niederthai | 21

Niederthai Tumpen NIEDERTHAI – HORLACHTAL CIRCULAR HIKE Tumpen – Lehn/Platzl – „Maria Schnee“ – Östen – Umhausen From Information Niederthai you keep to the right towards the hamlet of From Gasthof Acherkogel across the bridge towards the Engelswand clim- Ennebach –> continue in direction of Grastal –> along Horlachtal valley until bing area and Lehn/Platzl –> continue past the idyllic „Maria Schnee“ chapel you reach Larstigalm mountain inn (1,770 m, 2 hrs for both ways). Alternative: and southwards towards Umhausen –> cross another small bridge and the continue further on to Schweinfurter Hütte (2,028 m, another 1.5 hrs). Return Ötztal federal road –> leave the football field behind and proceed to the scenic on foot via Bergmahderweg or head towards Niederthai on a toboggan. villages of Östen, Neudorf and Umhausen. (Time: 2 hrs) NIEDERTHAI – ST. ANTONIUS CHAPEL – HÖFLE – „BICHL“ Starting point is Antonius Chapel or Information Niederthai –> turn left and cross the wooden bridge heading in the direction of Höfle –> continue on this trail and admire the really breathtaking views of the valley and Köfels (located opposite). Take a break at the „Bichl“ snack station. (Time: 1 hr) TOBOGGANING Niederthai – Horlachtal NIEDERTHAI – BERGMAHDERWEG – LARSTIGALM (1,777 m) 5–7 km long run without floodlights. Hiking times: 60 min to Larstigalm, 120 Starting point is Information Niederthai –> turn left and cross the wooden bridge min to Schweinfurter Hütte. Rental service at Sport Grüner or Josl’s Skiver- heading in the direction of Höfle– > turn right after 200 m into Bergmahder- leih, Larstigalm and Schweinfurter Hütte. No traffic. weg trail which takes you along Horlachtal valley to Larstigalm snack station. Return to Niederthai on foot or on a toboggan along the winter hiking trail. (Time: 2 hrs) Niederthai – Tauferberg 2 km long run, floodlit on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hiking time 30 min. Niederthai – Wiesle Separate ascent trail. Rental service at Sport Grüner or Josl’s Skiverleih. No Leave your car at Information Niederthai –> walk in the direction of Enne- traffic. Tobogganists‘ hut (starting point and end) serviced on Tuesdays and bach/Überfeld/Lehen –> turn left at the football field in the hamlet of Lehen –> Thursdays. Toboggan run open daily. ascend to Mauslasattel saddleback –> downhill trail to Wiesle snack station (not serviced). Umhausen – Stuböbele (Time: 1 hr) 2 km long, floodlit run. Hiking time 45 min. Separate ascent trail to Waldcafé Stuböbele. Rental service at Waldcafé Stuböbele (starting point). Köfels No oncoming traffic.

Köfels – Wurzbergalm Start the hike in Köfels at 1,400 m. At the village edge you pass the old sawmill –> follow „Stubenweg“ trail –> enter the forest and continue to Wurz- bergalm snack station (Waldesruhe at 1,575 m). Tobogganing is possible. (Time: 1 hr) 22 | umhausen-niederthai umhausen-niederthai | 23

ICE SKATING and ICE CURLING ICE CLIMBING

Opening Times Umhausen Spider, El Gringo, fix & foxi 10.00 am - 10.00 pm, floodlit Activity: Waterfall climbing Where: Murplatz area, Umhausen Description: Splendid ice surface with a quite difficult part at the end Ice skate and curling stone rental on the spot Difficulty: WI 2 / 5+ Pitches: approx. 3-4 pitches, height 70-190m Opening Times Tumpen Facing to: East 10.00 am - 10.00 pm, floodlit Parking: Volksschule Tumpen (school) Where: children‘s playground Access: Heading towards the lower valley, you turn left at the farmhouse and Ice skate and curling stone rental on the spot proceed to the waterfall (Time: 0.5 hr) Descent: Along the route by abseiling with ice anchors and on trees (Time: 1 hr)

meister proper tumpen Activity: Waterfall climbing Ski Tour Recommendations - Niederthai Description: A short but very difficult waterfall Difficulty: WI 5+ / 6- Pitches: approx. 3-4 pitches, height 70m KRASPESSSPITZE (2,954 m) Facing to: East From Information Niederthai you head 7 km along Horlachtal Trail to Parking: Volksschule Tumpen (school) Schweinfurter Hütte –> turn left before you get to Schweinfurter Hütte, Access: Heading towards the lower valley, you pass the church in direction following a steeply climbing slope in direction Weites Kar > continue on – Gestigalm and proceed to the waterfall (Time: 0.5 hr) the trail until you reach the fork-off –> turn left in direction Finstertaler Descent: Along the route by abseiling with ice anchors and on (Time: 1 hr) Scharte and Schartenkogel peak –> or turn right across the slope up to Kraspesspitze summit. kriseila Ascent: 4 hours. Intermediate downhill route. Activity: Waterfall climbing Best time between December and April. Description: Long waterfall with challenging sections in the upper part Difficulty: WI 4+ HOCHREICHKOPF (3,010 m) Pitches: approx. 6 pitches, height 240m Ascent from Information Niederthai along Horlachtal Trail (7 km) in Facing to: West direction Schweinfurter Hütte –> leaving behind Klein Horlachalm (1,900 m) Parking: Tumpen, Engelswand car park you take the climbing trail on the left to Finstertaler Sennhütte (2,147 m) Access: Past the Engelswand Climbing Garden, across the birch wood forest –> follow the valley bottom, heading towards the eastern basin and the to the icefall (Time: 0.5 hr) summit –> finally you reach the mountain ridge –> continue on the trail Descent: Abseiling down along the route by using ice anchors, hooks and until you get to its highest point (ski depot available). trees (Time: 1.5 hrs) Ascent: 4 hours. Intermediate downhill route. Liability: Ice climbing is at your own risk. The ice climbing routes are neither Best time between December and April. maintained nor closed in case of danger! lälängngenfenfeledld / /H Hububenen / /g grrieise s| 025| 25

Längenfeld 1,180 m CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Changing Room Huben 1,180 m Not available

Gries 1,600 m Parking Längenfeld: Längenfeld sports field andA qua Dome Huben: Fun Park and entrance to the village (north, south) Winklen: car park at Geological Theme Trail Gries: large car par at the edge of Gries; daily shuttle bus to Längenfeld for € 2.00 (return ride)

HUBEN – FLOODLIT NIGHT TRACK Length: 2.5 km Degree of difficulty: easy Start at the Huben Fun Park –> easy uphill and downhill stretches. Accessible all winter long as the area is not exposed to direct sunlight.

LÄNGENFELD – HUBEN SKATING TRACK Length: 13 km, skating Degree of difficulty: easy From Camping Ötztal across the footbridge in direction of Oberried –> slightly ascending trail to the Plague Chapel until you reach the loop trail again next to the footbridge –> the parallel skating track leads towards the southern part of Längenfeld. The return route takes you across gently sloping areas to the bridge in Runhof –> for the last kilometers you follow the same track back to Camping Ötztal.

LÄNGENFELD AU Length: 3 km, classic style Degree of difficulty: easy From the car park of Hotel Bergwelt in Au you follow the level track to Nößlach –> here the circular route travels slightly ascending and descending across wonderful pasturelands –> back to the starting point. Please check snow conditions due to the very sunny location. 26 | längenfeld / huben / gries längenfeld / huben / gries | 27

NORDIC TRACK IN GRIES (HIGH ALTITUDE) Length: 10 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: intermediate From the car park at the edge of the village you follow the sloping terrain for 10 km before you return to the starting point. A warm-up track with almost no change in altitude is available as well.

LÄNGENFELD NORD – FLOODLIT NIGHT TRACK Length: 9 km, classic style Degree of difficulty: easy From Camping Ötztal the track leads along the forest and via meadows to the federal road towards Oberried –> cross the road and continue to Dorf-Espan on the right river shore –> enter the idyllic birch forest and continue on the slightly rising track to the turning point at the bridge in Winklen (connecting point to Au Track) –> southwards along the Ötztaler Ache river. The Oberried loop continues southwards to the Plague Chapel –> after a short descent you cross the footbridge and return to the campsite.

LÄNGENFELD SÜD Length: 11 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: easy From Camping Ötztal across the bridge over the Fischbach and along a level Intersport Riml Schuh- und Sporthaus route to the hamlet of Astlehn and the bridge in Runhof –> cross the Ötztaler 6444 Längenfeld Grüner Ewald Ache river and proceed southwards in direction of Huben –> at the turning T +43 (0) 5253 6375 6444 Längenfeld point in Huben you cross the small road to the Huben Fun Park –> through www.sportriml.com T +43 (0) 5253 5336 the lovely forest you continue on the sloping track until you get again to the bridge in Runhof. At the height of Astlehn you change to the other side of the Cross-country Skiing Instruction river –> across a romantic forest you return to the footbridge and back to the Skischule Aktiv Skischule Norbert Schöpf campsite. 6444 Längenfeld 6444 Gries bei Längenfeld T +43 (0) 5253 6313 T +43 (0) 5253 5132 Rental Service www.skiaktiv.at Sporthütte Längenfeld Sportshop Aqua Dome 6444 Längenfeld 6444 Längenfeld Skischule Sölden/Hochsölden Skischule Yellow Power T +43 (0) 5253 5188 60 T +43 (0) 5253 6400 571 6444 Huben bei Längenfeld 6444 Längenfeld www.sporthuette.at www.sportshopaquadome.com T +43 (0) 5253 6493 T +43 (0) 5253 65166 www.skischule-soelden.com www.yellowpower.at 28 | längenfeld / huben / gries längenfeld / Huben / gries | 29

SNOWSHOE HIKING LÄNGENFELD – HUBEN WALK From the river mouth next to the Plague Chapel towards the Ötztaler Ache river –> past Aqua Dome Spa –> towards the village center to the small When: Tuesdays, 9.15 am wooden bridge –> cross the bridge and continue on wide open meadows in Minimum number of persons: 4 southern direction past the hamlet of Astlehn to Runhof –> along the Ötztaler Time: full-day hike Ache river to the road bridge in Huben –> cross the bridge and follow again Organizer: Ötztal Tourismus the river shore to the Runhof bridge –> continue on the right river shore until Booking: Ötztal Tourismus, Information Längenfeld (on the eve) you get back to the starting point. (Time: 3 hrs)

HUBEN CIRCULAR TRAIL WINTER HIKING From the Huben parish church towards the Fun Park –> southwards across the wooden bridge –> past the sports field to the next hamlet– > past the Längenfeld houses to the fire department– > from the road bridge along the left river FISCHBACH – INFANGWEG shore back to the parish church in Huben. From the Fischbach bridge in Oberlängenfeld along the embankment of the (Time: 1.5 hrs) Fischbach brook towards Sulztal valley until you reach a small wooden bridge –> cross it and follow the trail westwards –> cross the main road and proceed RIEDERSEITE LOOP TRAIL along the left shore of the Fischbach brook until you reach the next wooden From the bus stop in Winklen you follow the signposts to Wurzberg Alm –> bridge –> then cross the bridge over the Ötztaler Ache river in the direction along the even trail past the hamlets of Unterried, Lehn and Oberried –> a of Oberried and the road –> cross the Ötztaler Ache river again at the power slightly rising section takes you up to the Plague Chapel –> return via station –> return along the broad trail, continuing on the river shore which Auenweg trail past the hamlet of Lehner Au to Winklen. takes you back to the campsite. (Time: 3 hrs) (Time: 1 hr) FROM HUBEN TO ASCHBACH AUENWEG From the bridge over the Ötztaler Ache river (southern end of Huben) you From Camping Ötztal in Unterlängenfeld towards the road bridge to Oberried follow the right river shore for some 200 meters –> cross the federal road and –> do not cross the bridge but follow the road to Längenfeld for some 150 continue along the Ötztal Mountain Bike Trail via the hamlets of Winklen and meters until you reach the country road in the direction of Dorf, Espan and Bruggen to Aschbach –> back on the same route. Au. The return path travels towards Winkelbrücke bridge –> after the bridge (Time: 3 hrs) you continue along the Ötztaler Ache river shore until you get to the footbridge –> cross the river next to the Plague Chapel and return to the LÄNGENFELD – BURGSTEIN CIRCULAR WALK starting point. From the Spar market in the village center along a broad and rising trail to the (Time: 3 hrs) hamlet of Burgstein –> across the small village towards the hamlet of Runhof, along the narrow asphalt road –> follow loop trail no. 3 back to the starting point. (Time: 3 hrs) längenfeld / Huben / gries | 31

LÄNGENFELD – BRAND From Fischbach bridge you follow the Klammweg trail along a broad, rising path to the Brand snack station –> back on foot or toboggan. (Time: 1.5 hrs)

WINKLEN – WURZBERG ALM AND BACK From the hamlet of Winklen you continue along trail no. 5 to the gate –> follow the rising forest trail to Wurzberg Alm (4 km) –> weather permitting, the trail is also a toboggan run –> back on foot or toboggan. (Time: 3.5 hrs)

HUBEN – ALPENGASTHOF AM FEUERSTEIN From the Huben sports field on the slightly ascending trail to Alpengasthof (3 km), the trail is also a toboggan run, floodlit at night. (Time: 2 hrs)

GEOLOGICAL LOOP TRAIL From Winklen bus stop across Märchenwald fairytale forest to lake Winkel- bergsee –> descent via trail no. 9. (Time: 2 hrs)

Gries Gries – Sulztalalm – Amberger Hütte From the car park at the edge of Gries you continue on the level trail across meadows to the wooden bridge across the Fischbach brook –> slightly rising trail (hiking time: approx. 1.5 hrs.) leading up to the serviced Sulztalalm mountain hut –> proceed for another 2 km to the serviced Amberger Hütte –> back on the same route, on foot or toboggan. Toboggan rental in both huts. (Time: 5 hrs)

Gries – Nisslalm From the car park at the edge of Gries you follow the route of the previous tour –> later you turn right into the broad forest trail leading to the serviced Nisslalm hut (toboggan rental) –> back on the same route, on foot or toboggan. (Time: 4 hrs) 32 | längenfeld / huben / gries längenfeld / Huben / gries | 33

TOBOGGANING

BRAND ALM (OPEN) 1.5 km long run, no floodlights. Hiking time 45 min. No separate ascent trail. No rental service. Oncoming traffic in the morning and at night. Wonderful panoramic views.

WURZBERG ALM (OPEN) 4 km long run, no floodlights. Hiking time 90 min. Ascent in part on the toboggan track. Rental available. Transfer on request.

ALPENGASTHOF AM FEUERSTEIN (OPEN) 3.3 km long, floodlit run. Hiking time 80 min. Separate ascent trail. Rental available. Shuttle service (check schedule). Transfer vehicles on the toboggan track (check times).

GRIES – SULZTALALM (OPEN) 3 km long run, no floodlights. Hiking time 80 min. No separate ascent trail. Rental available. No traffic (except snowmobiles).

GRIES – AMBERGER HÜTTE (OPEN) 6 km long run, no floodlights. Hiking time 3 hours. No separate ascent trail. Rental available. No traffic (except snowmobiles). ICE SKATING and ICE CURLING GRIES – NISSLALM (OPEN) 5 km long run, no floodlights. Hiking time 90 min. No separate ascent trail. Opening Times Gries Rental available. No traffic (except snowmobiles). 10.00 am - 10.00 pm, floodlit Ice skate rental: Gasthof Schöpf Ice curling: once a week, curling stone rental ICE CLIMBING Opening Times Längenfeld ICE CLIMBING BY NIGHT WITH FLOODLIGHTS 10.00 am - 9.00 pm, floodlit Ice skate and curling stone rental: contact Mr. Frank When: weekly T +43 (0) 664 1268472 Where: Längenfeld No minimum number of persons Equipment: Ski boots or sturdy hiking boots Organizer & Advance booking: activsport alpin sölden / hochsölden / zwiesölselsdetenin | 035| 35

Sölden 1,377 m CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

Changing Room 2,090 m Hochsölden Hotel Sunny Sölden Rechenaustraße 41, 6450 Sölden Zwieselstein 1,427 m T +43 (0) 5254 2491

Hotel Castello Falkner Oberwindaustraße 19, 6450 Sölden T +43 (0) 5254 2600

Gasthof Brückenwirt Gurglerstraße 18, 6450 Sölden T +43 (0) 5254 2769

Parking Sölden: Postplatz car park and Freizeit Arena Zwieselstein: near Gasthof Brückenwirt, Zwieselstein sports field

Untersölden Length: 5 km, classic style Degree of difficulty: intermediate Access behind Hotel Sölderhof or Hotel Sunny Sölden –> the track leads above the lovely hamlets of Rechenau and Schmiedhof to Kaisers and back again, across wonderful meadows. The intermediate trail also features some slightly ascending and descending sections.

Hofer-Böden Length: 3 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Access in the south of Central Spa Hotel –> easy track across level meadows and fields towards the Hofer-Böden area –> crossing the little bridge over the Ötztaler Ache river you reach the meadows of Windau before you cross the bridge again and return to the starting point. 36 | sölden / hochsölden / zwieselstein sölden / hochsölden / zwieselstein | 37

Zwieselstein WINTER HIKING Length: 7 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: intermediate HIKING TOUR TO GAISLACHALM/SILBERTAL/SONNECK (SERVICED) Access in the south of Gasthof Brückenwirt –> the nordic track is suitable for From the Sölden church along the teeply rising trail behind the church leading both classic-style and skating up to the Zwieselstein sports field. The scenic up to Außerwaldstrasse (hamlet of Außerwald) –> cross the ski run and route continues above the Venter Ache brook to the hamlet of Bodenegg –> follow Innerwaldstrasse until you reach the glacier road –> continue along the crossing a bridge you reach the other side of the valley where you return to glacier road to the „Gaislachalm/Silbertal/Sonneck“ turnoff (traffic zone: N3). Zwieselstein across the forest. In cold but sunny weather you can admire (Time: 2 hrs) breathtaking areas covered with white frost. HIKING TRAIL TO BRUNNENBERGALM (NOT SERVICED) Rental Service Start from Freizeit Arena Sölden and follow Dorfstrasse towards traffic zone Sport4You Sport Glanzer G (Auweg) –> further on to Plattestrasse (hamlet of Platte) and Moosalmstras- 6450 Sölden 6450 Sölden se –> always in direction Brunnenbergalm. T +43 (0) 5254 30610 T +43 (0) 5254 2223 (Time: 2 hrs) www.sport4you.at www.glanzer.at PANORAMA TRAIL Sport Riml Sporthütte From the church you take the steeply rising path towards Außerwaldstraße 6450 Sölden 6450 Sölden –> turn right at the first fork-off –> keep to the left at the playground, then turn T +43 (0) 5254 501 T +43 (0) 5254 5222 20 right into Panoramaweg trail –> further on to Rettenbach road (Stiegele) –> www.riml.com www.sporthuette.at back to Sölden. (Time: 1.5 hrs) Or further on to Gaislach –> turn left at the fork-off (gate) –> along the forest Sport Brugger Sport Sunup trail to the helicopter base/trade area –> back to Sölden by skibus. 6450 Sölden 6450 Sölden (Time: 2 hrs) T +43 (0) 5254 30062 T +43 (0) 5254 2255 www.sport-brugger.at www.sunup.at SÖLDEN WALKING TRAIL ALONG ÖTZTALER ACHE Time: 45 min

HIKING PATH TO STALLWIESALM (SERVICED) From Freizeit Arena Sölden you follow Granbichlstraße (hamlet of Granbichl), SNOWSHOE HIKING heading towards Windachtal valley. (Time: 1.5 hrs) Snowshoe hiking tours are available only on prior arrangement and can be booked at the local Ski & Mountaineering Schools. WALKING TRAIL TO MOOSALM (SERVICED) From Freizeit Arena Sölden along Dorfstrasse towards traffic zone G (Auweg) –> further on to Plattestrasse (hamlet of Platte) and Moosalmstrasse. (Time: 45 min) 38 | sölden / hochsölden / zwieselstein sölden / hochsölden / zwieselstein | 39

WALKING TRAIL TO RECHENAU From Freizeit Arena Sölden you follow Gemeindestraße on the right –> towards Waldele and Rechenaustraße until you reach Haus Trofana (north- wards) –> turn right into the forest trail and continue on the forest trail towards Kaisers. (Time: 50 min)

WALKING ROUTE FROM ZWIESELSTEIN TO BODENEGG From Gasthof Brückenwirt you walk along the cross-country skiing track. (Time: 40 min)

TOBOGGANING

5 km long, floodlit toboggan run. Open until 11.00 pm. Minibus shuttle service from Sölden to Gaislachalm (Tuesdays, Thursdays) or Gasthof Silbertal (Mon- days, Fridays). Toboggan rental available. Advance booking: Hotel Alpenland T +43 (0) 5254 2365 or Gasthof Silbertal T +43 (0) 5254 2987

HIKING ROUTE TO HOCHSÖLDEN Behind the Sölden church you take the steeply rising trail leading up to Außer- ICE SKATING and ICE CURLING waldstrasse (hamlet of Außerwald) –> cross the ski run and follow Innerwald- strasse until you reach the Ötztal Glacier Road –> continue along the glacier Opening Times road to the fork-off to Hochsölden. Refreshment stop in Hochsölden. 2.00 pm - 9.00 pm, floodlit (Time: 1.5 hrs) Where: Sölden sports field Ice skate and curling stone rental on the spot WALKING PATH TO GRANSTEIN Closed on Saturdays! From the Sölden church you follow the steep trail leading up to traffic zone H1 –> along Panoramastrasse to Sonnleithenweg (hamlet of Anreitl) and further on to Schönblickweg (hamlet of Leithe) –> continue on the forest trail (not cleared) to Granstein. Refreshment stop at Gasthof Granstein. (Time: 1.5 hrs) obergurgl-hochgurgl | 41

Obergurgl 1,930 m CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

Hochgurgl 2,150 m Changing Room Obergurgl, Pill/Angern track: at Hotel Jagdhof Advance booking required - Hotel Jagdhof T +43 (0) 5256 6431

Parking Pill/Angern high altitude track: Hochgurglbahn base terminal Obergurgl practicing track: Festkogl mountain gondola (for free) and in the center (parking fee) Hochgurgl practicing track: in the village of Hochgurgl

PILL / ANGERN / POSCHACH HIGH ALTITUDE TRAIL Length: 7 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: intermediate Access at the base terminal of Hochgurgl gondola. Level route along the valley bottom of Pill/Angern –> easy to intermediate ascent via the meadows of Isse to the hamlets of Königsrain and Alt-Poschach –> along the right shore of the Ötztaler Ache river back to the car park past Hotel Jagdhof.

PRACTICING TRACK IN THE CENTER OF OBERGURGL Length: 3 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Access at Bobo‘s Kids Club or below the church, Schalfkoglweg. Two level cross-country skiing loops connected to the track along the Ötztaler Ache in direction of Bobo‘s Playground –> across the brook –> back via Bartebene area.

HOCHGURGL PRACTICING TRACK Length: 2 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Access above the chapel in Hochgurgl, next to the ski run. Level loop trail across picture-book landscapes towards the timberline, in direction of Königstal valley. A part of the track is equipped with floodlights and features a separate winter walking path. 42 | obergurgl-hochgurgl obergurgl-hochgurgl | 43

Rental Service ZIRBENWALD NATURE TRAIL Sport Lohmann Sport Scheiber From Obergurgl to the University Center –> keep to the right towards David‘s 6456 Obergurgl 6456 Obergurgl Hütte and the fork-off to Zirbenwald stone pine trail. Return to Obergurgl T +43 (0) 5256 6372 T +43 (0) 5256 6223 704 across Zirbenwald bridge, following Imfong trail on the left. www.lohmann.at www.scheibersport.com (Time: 1 hr)

Intersport Riml GURGLERTAL WINTER HIKING TRAIL 6456 Obergurgl Access at the base terminal of Hochgurgl gondola –> level route along the T +43 (0) 5256 6216 valley bottom of Pill/Angern –> easy to intermediate ascent via the meadows www.dergurgler.com of Isse to the hamlets of Königsrain and Alt-Poschach –> along the right shore of the Ötztaler Ache river back to the car park past Hotel Jagdhof. Nordic Skiing & Ski Mountaineering Instruction (Time: 1 hr) Skischule Obergurgl Skischule Hochgurgl 6456 Obergurgl A-6456 Obergurgl T +43 (0) 5256 6305 T +43 (0) 5256 6265 www.skischule-obergurgl.com www.tophochgurgl.com TOBOGGANING

new!!! HOCHGURGL – PILL SNOWSHOE HIKING 3 km long, floodlit run. Ascent with Hochgurglbahn mountain gondola. No oncoming traffic. When: Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon Minimum number of persons: 2 (at night: 4 persons) Time: 2 hours Organizer: Skischule Obergurgl ICE SKATING and ICE CURLING Advance booking: Ötztal Tourismus, Information Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (on the eve) and Skischule Obergurgl Opening Times From Christmas: daily 8.00 pm - 11.00 pm Until mid January: daily 4.30 pm - 11.00 pm Afterwards: Monday - Friday 4.30 pm - 11.00 pm WINTER WALKING Where: Hotel Enzian HOCHGURGL ROMANTIC ROUTE (PARTLY FLOODLIT) Ice skate and curling stone rental on the spot Access above the chapel in Hochgurgl, next to the ski run –> level circuit trail across picture-book landscapes towards the timberline, in direction of Königs- tal valley. A part of the track is equipped with floodlights. (Time: 30 min) vvenent t| 045| 45

Vent 1,900 m CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Changing Room Not available

Parking Base terminal of T-bar lift – free of charge

EBENLE TRAIL Length: 2 km, classic style Degree of difficulty: intermediate The cross-country skiing route can be found on the way to the Rofenhöfe farms (exit P9), after 200 m on the left. This intermediate, gently sloping nordic track is located at 1,950 m above sea level, snow is always guaranteed.

VENT PRACTICING TRACK Length: 500 m, classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Lovely route in slightly ascending and descending terrain at the entrance to the village, below the church. Ideal for beginners.

Rental Service Venter Kaufhäusl 6458 Vent T +43 (0) 5254 8153 www.venter.at

Nordic Skiing Instruction Schischule Vent 6458 Vent T +43 (0) 5254 8123 www.schischule-vent.com

Sportalm 6458 Vent T +43 (0) 5254 8130 www.hotel-vent.at 46 | vent vent | 47

SNOWSHOE HIKING

When: every Tuesday - Vent and Ötztal Nature Park Minimum number of persons: 3 Time: approx. 3 hours Organizer: Ötztal Nature Park Advance booking: Ötztal Tourismus, Information Vent (by 5.00 pm the day before)

When: every Thursday – alternating snowshoe hike or ski mountaineering, Vent Mountain School Minimum number of persons: 3 Costs: € 10.00 per person incl. guide and snowshoe or mountaineering ski rental Organizer: Vent Mountain Guide Office Advance booking: Ötztal Tourismus, Information Vent (by 5.00 pm the day before)

VENT – TOBOGGAN RUN – STABLEINALM From the church through the village –> turn right before you reach the bridge WINTER WALKING –> turn right again after 500 m –> a broad and level trail takes you up to Stableinalm (approx. 5 km). Back on foot or toboggan or with the double chair Vent – Rofen – Vent lift. Toboggan rental at Kaufhäusl, Sportalm or at the mountain restaurant. From the church through the village –> across the bridge, turn right towards Stopover at Stablein mountain restaurant or various inns and restaurants in Wiesenweg and the suspension bridge to Rofen –> the 2 km long trail takes Vent. you to the picturesque Rofenalm (not serviced). Back to Vent along the (Time: 1.5 hrs) federal road. Stopover at Gasthof Rofenhof. (Time: 1.5 hrs) Vent – Niedertal Through the village –> turn right after the bridge –> across the bridge to VENT LOOP TRAIL Ochsenkopf lift –> further on towards the ski lift top station –> turn left into From the church through the village –> across the bridge, turn left towards the trail to Niedertal (approx. 1 hour towards the upper valley). After 1 hour Haus Reinstadler –> along the edge of the forest for approx. 1 km until you back to Vent as the cleared trail ends here. Stopover at various inns and reach the bridge –> back to Vent (2 km). Stopover at various inns and restaurants in Vent. restaurants in Vent. (Time: 2.5 hrs) (Time: 2 hrs) vent | 49

TOBOGGANING

Vent – stableinalm 5 km long run without floodlights. Hiking time 90 min. No separate ascent trail. Rental at Venter Kaufhäusl and Sportalm. Transfer via Wildspitze double chair lift possible. No oncoming traffic.

Tip: night tobogganing incl. skidoo transfer every Monday at 9.00 pm (approx. 3 km), campfire, hot drink and downhill ride at torchlight.

SKI MOUNTAINEERING

Important Information Ötztal Tourismus does not accept any responsibility for the listed tours. It is strongly recommended to book a local and certified mountain guide. Glacier crossings are only possible with rope and in a group. Before setting out on a tour you should always inform someone about your destination and when you plan to be back. You should always take an avalanche transceiver with you.

Mountaineering & Ski Guides, Snow & Avalanche Reports Vent Mountain Guide Office Kilian Scheiber 6458 Vent T +43 (0) 5254 8106 www.bergfuehrer-vent.at

Alpinerlebnis Dietmar Wimmler & Wendelin Klotz 6458 Vent T +43 (0) 5254 8108 www.alpinerlebnis.at 50 | vent vent | 51

Ski Mountaineering Tours Indulge in the scenic Ötztal mountains and experience pure nature at its finest: untouched slopes, bizarre rock formations, icy summits, majestic gla- Tip ciers and endless peace. The most beautiful peak tours, the most pleasurable corn snow and powder stashes are waiting for you. Vent offers a perfect VENT SKI MOUNTAINEERING LOOP blend of trendy sports and traditional mountaineering. A unique paradise for The Vent Loop Trail for ski mountaineers ranks among the truly outstan- passionate ski mountaineers. ding highlights and „hautes routes“ in the Eastern Alps. The challenging 5-day ski mountaineering tour starts in Vent, leading across the central area of the Ötztal Alps. Some of Tirol‘s most attractive and demanding Vent - Ramolalm - Vent 2,218 m Hiking time approx. 1.5 hrs 3000-meter high peaks are climbed in the course of this outstanding Vent - Stableinalm 2,356 m Hiking time approx. 1.5 hrs tour: Similaun (3,606 m), Fineilspitze (3,514 m), Weißkugel (3,739 m), Vent - Chapel in Niedertal 2,120 m Hiking time approx. 1.5 hrs Fluchtkogel (3,500 m) and Wildspitze (3,774 m). Vent - Breslauer Hütte (lift ride) 2,848 m Hiking time approx. 1 hr More detailed information: Vent - Vernagthütte 2,755 m Hiking time approx. 4 hrs Vent Mountain Guide Office T +43 (0) 5254 8106 Vent - Martin-Busch-Hütte 2,501 m Hiking time approx. 3 hrs Alpinerlebnis T +43 (0) 5254 8108 Vent - Similaunhütte 3,019 m Hiking time approx. 5 hrs Ramoljoch 3,186 m Hiking time approx. 4 hrs Spiegelkogel 3,426 m Hiking time approx. 5 hrs MOUNTAIN HUTS OPEN FROM MID MARCH TO MID MAY Martin-Busch-Hütte T +43 (0) 5254 8130 [email protected] Taufkarkogel (lift ride) 3,367 m Hiking time approx. 3 hrs Similaunhütte T +39 0 473 669711 [email protected] Plateikogel (lift ride) 3,427 m Hiking time approx. 4 hrs Schöne Aussicht T +39 0 473 662140 [email protected] Wildspitze (lift ride) 3,774 m Hiking time approx. 5 hrs Hochjoch-Hospiz M +43 7203 47821 [email protected] Guslarspitze 3,126 m Hiking time approx. 5 hrs Vernagthütte T +43 (0) 664 1412119 [email protected] On all other huts run by the Austrian Alpine Association the winter Fluchtkogel 3,500 m Hiking time approx. 7 hrs rooms are open! Hochvernagtspitze 3,539 m Hiking time approx. 7 hrs Hauslabkogel 3,403 m Hiking time approx. 6.5 hrs Finailspitze 3,516 m Hiking time approx. 7 hrs Less experienced ski mountaineers are strongly recommended to book a Similaun 3,606 m Hiking time approx. 7.5 hrs local and certified mountain guide. Glacier crossings are only possible with ropes and in a group. Hintere Schwärze 3,628 m Hiking time approx. 7.5 hrs Before setting out on a tour you should always inform someone about your destination and when you plan to be back. You should always check the latest snow and avalanche reports before you start a tour! München D München Fernpass D Friedrichshafen Telfs D HAIMING A12 SCHWEIZ Imst ÖTZTAL BHF. Innsbruck OCHSENGARTEN CH A12 Zirl Arlberg A12 Salzburg/Wien SAUTENS OETZ Kühtai

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