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Oetz - Hochoetz - Knappenweg - Dortmunder Hütte
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PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ --> Kühtaile Alm --> Balbach Alm --> DORTMUNDER HÜTTE
Open
moderate
Distance 8.9 km
Duration3:00 h
Ascent280 m
Descent349 m
Highest point2,084 m
Lowest point1,896 m
The Acherkogel gondola takes you from Oetz to Hochoetz. The hike starts on a wide forest path past the Kühtaile Alm to the Balbach Alm. From there you hike on an easy panoramic path, which runs gently up and down to the upper Issalm. This hut is perminantly closed. Now continue to the Längentaler reservoir. From there walk along the lake to the town of Kühtai. The Dortmunder Hut is located at the beginning of the town. From Kühtai you take the bus back to Oetz.
Alternatively, you can also descend from the upper Issalm via the slightly steeper path to the Issbrücke. The total distance covert is 5.5 km. From the Issbrücke you can take the bus back to Oetz.
Author’s recommendation
Also visit the museum about the miners in this area and the nice Pochersee.
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Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
Update: July 16, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,084 m
Lowest point
1,896 m
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Chrystal bar HochoetzPanoramarestaurant Hochoetz
Kühtaile Alm
Balbach Alm
Dortmunder Hütte
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: www.oetztal.comTips and suggestions
More details about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz
Coordinates:
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47.212164, 10.932169
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47°12'43.8"N 10°55'55.8"E
UTM
32T 646309 5230552
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Destination
Dortmunder Hut
Turn-by-turn directions
The Acherkogel gondola takes you from Oetz to Hochoetz. The hike starts on a wide forest path past the Kühtaile Alm to the Balbach Alm. From there you hike on an easy panoramic path, which runs gently up and down to the upper Issalm. This hut is perminantly closed. Now continue to the Längentaler reservoir. From there walk along the lake to the town of Kühtai. The Dortmunder Hut is located at the beginning of the town. From Kühtai you take the bus back to Oetz.
Alternatively, you can also descend from the upper Issalm via the slightly steeper path to the Issbrücke. The total distance covert is 5.5 km. From the Issbrücke you can take the bus 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.
- Parking at the Ochsengartencable car station. free parking, camping prohibited
Coordinates
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47.212164, 10.932169
DMS
47°12'43.8"N 10°55'55.8"E
UTM
32T 646309 5230552
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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
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
8.9 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
280 m
Descent
349 m
Highest point
2,084 m
Lowest point
1,896 m
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Linear route
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