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Höfle - Bichl - Platte - Niederthai 325
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· Umhausen
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CAR PARK SENNHOF (next to the information Niederthai)->hamlet Höfle->HAMLET BICHL
easy
Distance 1.9 km
Duration0:35 h
Ascent86 m
Descent1 m
Highest point1,626 m
Lowest point1,539 m
From the car park Sennhof (next to the information office) you hike across the bridge and follow the way to the district Höfle. From there you walk right up to the district Bichl, at the curve you can have a look at the panorma board and enjoy the first view. On the top there will be again a breathtaking panoramic view. The last part you hike up to the "Platte" with a view to Umhausen. The easy hike is suited for families with baby carriage/buggy.
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,626 m
Lowest point
1,539 m
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Track types
Asphalt 99.86%Dirt road 0.15%
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Rest stops
Gasthof Leiter´s HoamatlSafety 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 and suggestions
More details about winter hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winter/the-full-winter-variety-in-oetztal/snowshoe-hiking.htmlStart
car park Sennhof (next to the information)
Coordinates:
DD
47.128296, 10.967648
DMS
47°07'41.9"N 10°58'03.5"E
UTM
32T 649231 5221299
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Destination
hamlet Bichl
Turn-by-turn directions
From the car park Sennhof you turn left and cross the bridge and follow the way to Höfle. From there you walk right to Bichl. Here you enjoy really breathtaking panoramic views of the Alpine scenery.
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.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 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 park Sennhof | chargeable € 5,00 per day from 7:00 am to 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
47.128296, 10.967648
DMS
47°07'41.9"N 10°58'03.5"E
UTM
32T 649231 5221299
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Author’s map recommendations
hiking map 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.Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
1.9 km
Duration
0:35 h
Ascent
86 m
Descent
1 m
Highest point
1,626 m
Lowest point
1,539 m
Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Suitable for strollers
Way cleared
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