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Elsinger Weg - Habichen
Winter Hiking
· Oetz
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OETZ -> Elsinger Weg -> Kohlstatt -> Randweg -> Habichen -> OETZ
easy
5.5 km
1:30 h
128 m
127 m
From the village center you head towards Haidach sports field. Follow the broad forest trail to Kohlstatt area. Turn left and proceed on Randweg trail to Habichen. In Habichen you pass a beautiful small lake. From there yo walk again to Oetz. (Time: 1.5 hrs)
Author’s recommendation
lake Habicher See and the ice-cellar
house of family Grassmayr
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
895 m
Lowest point
769 m
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Safety information
Please inform yourself about the conditions and status of the respective winter hiking trail at Ötztal Tourismus.
Ötztal Tourismus
T +43 5 72 00 500
info@oetztal.com
Equipment
It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as outdoor clothing, weather-resistant outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and gloves. It is also important to have sufficient food and a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.
Tips, hints and links
More details about winter hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandernStart
Oetz (776 m)
Coordinates:
Geographic
47.202470, 10.897289
UTM
32T 643694 5229410
Destination
Oetz
Turn-by-turn directions
From the village center you head towards the Haidach sports field. Follow the broad forest trail to Kohlstatt area. Turn left and proceed on Randweg Trail to Habichen and back again to Oetz. (Time: 1.5 hrs)
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
Oetz is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking facilities are available in Oetz / Piburg:- Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
- Parking lot Raftingeinsteinstelle (at the end of Oetz on the right side) - free, but limited parking (alternatively Acherkogelbahn 150 m), camping prohibited
- Oetz parking area (subject to a charge)
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass #043 | Ötztaler Alpen Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000
Difficulty
easy
Distance
5.5 km
Duration
1:30h
Ascent
128 m
Descent
127 m
Loop
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family friendly
Cultural/historical value
Suitable for strollers
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