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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
    3:00 h
    280 m
    349 m
    2,084 m
    1,896 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: November 13, 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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    Rest stops

    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.com

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

    Start

    Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.212164, 10.932169
    DMS
    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/maps

    Parking

    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

    DD
    47.212164, 10.932169
    DMS
    47°12'43.8"N 10°55'55.8"E
    UTM
    32T 646309 5230552
    w3w 
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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.

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    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
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