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Viewing point Ebele
Winter Hiking
· Oetz
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OETZ Acherkogelbahn -> Kalvarienberg -> oberes Ebele -> unteres Ebele -> Habichen -> Lindenwald -> Brandachbrücke -> OETZ Acherkogelbahn
closed
moderate
Distance 5.6 km
Duration3:00 h
Ascent249 m
Descent249 m
Highest point1,025 m
Lowest point776 m
You start at the parking in the center of oetz and walk to the cable car station at the end of the village. Walk up to a small chapel "Kalvarienberg" and from there continue to "Ebele". The viewing point offers a beautiful panoramic view over the village Habichen. A steep trail will lead you down toward another viewing point and then to Habichen. Be cautious, it can be slippery at times.
In Habichen cross the road by the Hotel Waldhof where you turn left into the forest again.
In Habichen cross the road by the Hotel Waldhof where you turn left into the forest again.
The easy, romantic trail leads you towards the river. Along the river you walk back to Brandach-bridge and from there you will get back to the village center.
Author’s recommendation
When you leave the forest and reacht the river, you can first turn left and walk another 10 minutes to "Weller-bridge".
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,025 m
Lowest point
776 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Asphalt 15.09%Dirt road 10.95%Forested/wild trail 29.31%Path 30.86%Road 8.96%Unknown 4.79%
Asphalt
0.8 km
Dirt road
0.6 km
Forested/wild trail
1.6 km
Path
1.7 km
Road
0.5 km
Unknown
0.3 km
Rest stops
active hotel Waldhofpizzeria restaurant Rustika
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=deStart
Oetz Zentrumsparkplatz (776 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.202457, 10.897520
DMS
47°12'08.8"N 10°53'51.1"E
UTM
32T 643712 5229409
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Destination
Oetz Zentrumsparkplatz
Turn-by-turn directions
You start at the parking in the center of oetz and walk to the cable car station at the end of the village. Walk up to a small chapel "Kalvarienberg" and from there continue to "Ebele". The viewing point offers a beautiful panoramic view over the village Habichen. A steep trail will lead you down toward another viewing point and then to Habichen. Be cautious, it can be slippery at times. In Habichen cross the road by the Hotel Waldhof where you turn left into the forest again.
The easy, romantic trail leads you towards the river. Along the river you walk back to Brandach-bridge and from there you will get back to the village center.
Note
all notes on protected areas
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.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/mapsParking
The following parking facilities are available:- Parking Oetz town center- parking fee
- Parking next to the river (at the end of Oetz on the right hand side) – free of charge, but limited parking; camping prohibited
- Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
- Parking at night during several days' tours: Parking Oetz town center, the ticket is available at the tourist office Oetz.
Coordinates
DD
47.202457, 10.897520
DMS
47°12'08.8"N 10°53'51.1"E
UTM
32T 643712 5229409
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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, 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
closed
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
5.6 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
249 m
Descent
249 m
Highest point
1,025 m
Lowest point
776 m
Circular route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Way cleared
Public dirt road
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