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Oetz - Lake Piburger See - Oetz
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Piburger See
OETZ -> Piburger See -> Wellerbrücke -> OETZ
Open
easy
Distance 7 km
Duration2:30 h
Ascent465 m
Descent465 m
Highest point959 m
Lowest point776 m
Walk from the village center of Oetz next to the river to "Brandach-bridge"/Rafting entrance. Cross the bridge and follow the trail first over the fields and the through the forest up to the lake Piburger See. Walk around the lake. On your way back, you take the forest road and the Weller-bridge to come back to Oetz.
Author’s recommendation
Der Piburger see ist mit bis zu 24° der wärmste Naturbadesee Tirols.
Author
Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
Update: March 12, 2024
Difficulty
easy
Technique
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Highest point
959 m
Lowest point
776 m
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Restaurant at Lake Piburger SeeGasthaus Seehäusl am Piburger See
Safety information
Easy hiking trail, particularly suitable for beginners. Please mind the current weather forecast at www.oetztal.comTips and hints
More details about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Oetz
Coordinates:
DD
47.202675, 10.897470
DMS
47°12'09.6"N 10°53'50.9"E
UTM
32T 643707 5229433
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Destination
Oetz
Turn-by-turn directions
Walk from the village center of Oetz next to the river to "Brandach-bridge"/Rafting entrance. Cross the bridge and follow the trail first over the fields and the through the forest up to the lake Piburger See. Walk around the lake. On your way back, you take the forest road and the Weller-bridge to come back to Oetz.
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
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 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 Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
- Parking next to the river (at the end of Oetz on the right hand side) – free of charge, but limited parking; camping prohibited
- Parking Oetz town center- parking fee
- Parking at night during several days' tours: Parking Oetz town center, the ticket is available at the tourist office Oetz.
Coordinates
DD
47.202675, 10.897470
DMS
47°12'09.6"N 10°53'50.9"E
UTM
32T 643707 5229433
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
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, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly 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
7 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
465 m
Descent
465 m
Highest point
959 m
Lowest point
776 m
Round trip
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
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