Better safe than sorry: there are two summit crosses on the popular Narrenkogel with its far-reaching views, as it is also the local mountain of Niederthai and Umhausen.
At 2309 meters above sea level, the Narrenkogel may not scratch the 3000 meter mark of many of its Ötztal and Stubai colleagues, but it is still phenomenal as a panoramic mountain. It can be reached from the Sennhof in Niederthai via the Bergmahderweg and the "Bergle" in around two hours. As a circular hike, the trail leads down via Brennboden and past the Bichl snack station back to Niederthai. Sure-footedness and mountain experience are required along the entire route.
The hike starts in Niederthai at the car park Sennhof (next to the Information Office). From there, you turn right over the wooden bridge in the direction of Höfle and after about 200 meters turn again right into the Bergmahderweg. Follow this way into the valley until after about 150 meters on the left side the marked, narrow trail to Narrenkogel branches off. Then hike on the somewhat steeper path to the Bergle. Small wetland biotopes and springs can be found here, in the early summer enrich "Lady of the snows" (Pulsatilla vernalis) and "Gentian", later in the summer the "Nigritella nigra" can be seen on these former hay meadows. Passing a hunting lodge you hike over a open mountain meadow. Here you turn right and walk on a steep path through the light stone pine forest to the tree line and on to the summit. The Narrenkogel applies both of Umhausen and Niederthai the local mountain, that's why he has two summit crosses.
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.at
In Niederthai the following parking facilities are available:
Narrenkogel - Niederthai
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