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Köfler Waalweg - Frischmann Hütte
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· Umhausen
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Köfels -> Köfler Scharte -> Waalweg -> Frischmann Hütte -> hintere Fundusalm -> Köfels
moderate
Distance 11.1 km
Duration5:30 h
Ascent965 m
Descent965 m
Highest point2,208 m
Lowest point1,376 m
Start in the parking area of Köfels, proceed on the ascending hiking trail to "Köfler Schartle". On top you enjoy marvelous panoramic views of Fundustal valley and Ötztal. Continue along Waalweg (Europe's highest Waalweg Trail) towards Frischmannhütte. After a nice rest stop you walk back to the starting point past quaint Fundusalm.
Author
Roland Grüner
Update: March 20, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,208 m
Lowest point
1,376 m
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Track types
Asphalt 30.14%Dirt road 2.92%Path 66.93%
Asphalt
3.3 km
Dirt road
0.3 km
Path
7.4 km
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
Tips and suggestions
More information about hiking can be found hereStart
car park Köfels
Coordinates:
DD
47.119410, 10.917290
DMS
47°07'09.9"N 10°55'02.2"E
UTM
32T 645436 5220217
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Destination
car park Köfels
Turn-by-turn directions
Start in the parking area of Köfels, proceed on the ascending hiking trail to "Köfler Schartle". On top you enjoy marvelous panoramic views of Fundustal valley and Ötztal. Continue along Waalweg (Europe's highest Waalweg Trail) towards Frischmannhütte. After a nice rest stop you walk back to the starting point past quaint Fundusalm.
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.atDirections
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 Umhausen:- car park Köfels (payable)
Coordinates
DD
47.119410, 10.917290
DMS
47°07'09.9"N 10°55'02.2"E
UTM
32T 645436 5220217
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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.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
11.1 km
Duration
5:30 h
Ascent
965 m
Descent
965 m
Highest point
2,208 m
Lowest point
1,376 m
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