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Elsinger Weg - Habichen
Winter Hiking
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OETZ -> Elsinger Weg -> Kohlstatt -> Randweg -> Habichen -> OETZ
open
easy
5.5 km
1:30 h
127 m
127 m
From the village center you head towards Haidach sports field. Follow the broad forest trail up to Kohlstatt area. Turn left and proceed on Randweg trail to Habichen. From there you follow the asphalt road over a bridge and at the passage underground you turn left on a hiking path over a field. You walk on through the forest and below the Hotel Waldhof you walk down to the river and back to Oetz.
Author’s recommendation
At the river you can walk left to Wellerbridge!
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
895 m
Lowest point
769 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Rest Stop
Cafe HeinerHotel Waldhof
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=deTips, hints and links
More details about winter hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandernStart
Oetz (776 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.202901, 10.897500
DMS
47°12'10.4"N 10°53'51.0"E
UTM
32T 643709 5229458
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Destination
Oetz
Turn-by-turn directions
From the village center you head towards Haidach sports field. Follow the broad forest trail up to Kohlstatt area. Turn left and proceed on Randweg trail to Habichen. From there you follow the asphalt road over a bridge and at the passage underground you turn left on a hiking path over a field. You walk on through the forest and below the Hotel Waldhof you walk down to the river and 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
47.202901, 10.897500
DMS
47°12'10.4"N 10°53'51.0"E
UTM
32T 643709 5229458
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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.Status
open
Difficulty
easy
Distance
5.5 km
Duration
1:30h
Ascent
127 m
Descent
127 m
Loop
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family friendly
Cultural/historical value
Suitable for strollers
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