Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Stage 2

Silz / Stubaier Alpen
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 10.7 km
Duration: 4:00 h

From picturesque Kühtai, the route today takes you across the Finstertal reservoir to the saddle of the same name. The reservoir with its 149-metre-high rockfill dam is a real sight to behold. And then there's the view from the saddle, hmm, we're in raptures. In the evening, top-class indulgence awaits us at the Schweinfurter Hütte.

Tour character

Medium-difficulty stage on red mountain paths. Sure-footedness, alpine experience for alpine terrain and a very good level of fitness are required.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 10.7 km
  • Duration: 4:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:926 hm
  • Elevation downhill:843 hm
Highest point2,778 m

Starting point

Dortmunder Hütte

Finishing point

Schweinfurter Hütte
  • Fitness level 5 / 6

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Equipment

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 Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, 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.

Description

  • Route: ascending, walking distance
  • Requirements: stability of the tread, basic degree of dizziness
  • Mountain route red and black
  • Difficulties: no special difficulties
  • Equipment: normal hiking equipment
  • Huts: Dortmunder Hut, Schweinfurter Hut

Getting here

  • Arrival by 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 our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    At the railway station

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