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Road bike tours in Ötztal

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Cross-Country Skiing recommended route

Horlachtal Track - Umhausen-Niederthai

Cross-Country Skiing · Umhausen closed
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    CAR PARK SENNHOF->Horlachtal Track->CAR PARK SENNHOF
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    Skating, Classic
    moderate
    Distance 3.3 km
    0:50 h
    92 m
    92 m
    1,613 m
    1,541 m
    Entrance is the car Park Sennhof (next to the information office). After a short but quite steep climb you will reach the scenic Sonnenplateau Nordic track. On the next kilometer you cross Horlachbach brook first, continuing steadily uphill into scenic Horlachtal side valley. After a gentle downhill stretch and a short flat area you get back to the starting point. 
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,613 m
    Lowest point
    1,541 m
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    Tips and suggestions

    More information about Cross country skiing can be found here

    Start

    Car park Sennhof
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.127573, 10.972148
    DMS
    47°07'39.3"N 10°58'19.7"E
    UTM
    32T 649574 5221227
    w3w 
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    Destination

    Car park Sennhof

    Turn-by-turn directions

    After a short but quite steep climb you will reach the scenic Sonnenplateau Nordic track. On the next kilometer you cross Horlachbach brook first, continuing steadily uphill into scenic Horlachtal side valley. After a gentle downhill stretch and a short flat area you get back to the starting point. 

     

    Public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or out local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at  

    Directions

    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 vallly 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 in Niederthai:
    • car par Sennhof | chargeable € 5,00 per day from 7:00 am till 6:30 pm, more day ticket possible | The car park for people with handicap is free. Please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car | Buses park for free

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.127573, 10.972148
    DMS
    47°07'39.3"N 10°58'19.7"E
    UTM
    32T 649574 5221227
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Cross-country map Umhausen-Niederthai

    Equipment

    • Cross-country skis - skating skis or Klassic skis
    • Cross-country poles of suitable lengt
    • Cross-country boots - precise fit, give a firm grip and fit snugl
    • Clothing - Functional underwear with long arms and legs, special running tights and tight pants, water repellent and breathable jacket recommendet
    • Gloves should provide a firm grip and optimal stick guidance

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    Status
    closed
    Cross-country skiing technique
    Skating, Classic
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3.3 km
    Duration
    0:50 h
    Ascent
    92 m
    Descent
    92 m
    Highest point
    1,613 m
    Lowest point
    1,541 m
    Classic Skating Out and back Scenic Insider tip

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