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Tauferberg Loop Trail - Umhausen-Niederthai
Winter Hiking
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ÖTZTAL XC SKI CENTER->Tauferberg Loop->Mauslasattel->ÖTZTAL XC SKI CENTER
open
moderate
3.4 km
2:00 h
121 m
121 m
This hike starts at the car park in Niederhai's hamlet of Lehen. From there you walk along the winter hiking trail towards Tellerboden. You turn left into the signposted "Tauferbergrundgang" forest trail after about 50 meters and follow the forest path until you reach the next branch-off. Always keep to the right and continue along the forest route until it joins a narrow footpath. The snowshoe tour starts right here. Continue through the wooded area of Tauferbergwald towards Mauslasattel. From there the wide forest trail takes you back down to the football field and starting point of the snowshoe hiking tour.
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,685 m
Lowest point
1,564 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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=de
Tips, hints and links
Winterwandern im Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandernStart
Ötztal XC Ski Center (1,563 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.120714, 10.964509
DMS
47°07'14.6"N 10°57'52.2"E
UTM
32T 649014 5220451
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Destination
Ötztal XC Ski Center
Turn-by-turn directions
This hike starts at the car park in Niederhai's hamlet of Lehen. From there you walk along the winter hiking trail towards Tellerboden. You turn left into the signposted "Tauferbergrundgang" forest trail after about 50 meters and follow the forest path until you reach the next branch-off. Always keep to the right and continue along the forest route until it joins a narrow footpath. The snowshoe tour starts right here. Continue through the wooded area of Tauferbergwald towards Mauslasattel. From there the wide forest trail takes you back down to the football field and starting point of the snowshoe hiking tour.
Note
all notes on protected areas
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.atGetting 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 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:- Ötztal XC Ski Center, chargeable € 5,- per day
Coordinates
DD
47.120714, 10.964509
DMS
47°07'14.6"N 10°57'52.2"E
UTM
32T 649014 5220451
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Wanderkarte Umhausen, Niederthai
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
moderate
Distance
3.4 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
121 m
Descent
121 m
Loop
Family friendly
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