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Grastalsee - Umhausen-Niederthai
Mountain Hike
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CAR PARK HAMLET SENNHOF (next to the information Niederthai)->Hotel Falknerhof->Grastal->GRASTALSEE
moderate
9.6 km
4:00 h
1005 m
652 m
Walk along the broad Grastalweg trail in direction Grastalfeld. The path narrows at its end and becomes steeper. Afterwards you continue through the wide open valley of Grastal towards lake Grastalsee. The last ascent to the lake is a bit steeper - great place to while away the day.
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
2545 m
Lowest point
1540 m
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Safety information
Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary.Please pay attention to the current weather report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
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.Tips, hints and links
Start
car park Sennhof (next to the information) (1540 m)
Coordinates:
Geographic
47.128364, 10.967665
UTM
32T 649232 5221307
Destination
Grastalsee
Turn-by-turn directions
Walk along the broad Grastalweg trail in direction Grastalfeld. The path narrows at its end and becomes steeper. Afterwards you continue through the wide open valley of Grastal towards lake Grastalsee. The last ascent to the lake is a bit steeper.
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 our 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 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/maps
Parking
The following parking facilities are available in Niederthai:- Car park hamlet Sennhof, payable from 07:00 to 18:30
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
9.6 km
Duration
4:00h
Ascent
1005 m
Descent
652 m
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