Ötztal Trek Stage 4

Längenfeld /
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 8.9 km
Duration: 4:00 h

Today's stage requires glacier experience and appropriate equipment, as we are crossing a glacier today. Basic climbing skills for the Gaislehnscharte are also necessary. At the end of the day, the cozy Amberger Hütte awaits us.

Tour character

Difficult, challenging stage on black mountain paths. Sure-footedness and high alpine experience for walking on glaciers is required. Orientation for pathless terrain required. Climbing skills for the Gaislehnscharte and a very good level of fitness are required.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 8.9 km
  • Duration: 4:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:802 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1035 hm
Highest point 3,058 m

Starting point

Winnebachseehütte

Finishing point

Amberger Hütte
  • Fitness level 6 / 6

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Ausrüstung

For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted, Very good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, good weather conditions recommended. 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.

Ice axe, crampons, rope | Mountain guide recommended.

Description

  • Route: climbing, footpath, route
  • Requirements: stability, dizziness, condition, high alpine experience;
  • Mountain path black, intermittent alpine route
  • Difficulties: Passage at the Bachfallferner (in each case columns); Mountain guide recommended
  • Equipment: normal hiking equipment, (depending on the circumstances) pimples, crampons; in any case rope;
  • Huts: Winnebachsee Hut, Vordere Sulztalalm Hut (no overnight stay), Amberger 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

    The following parking facilities are available:

    Gries:

    - Parking lot at the outskirts | fee required | Multiple-day ticket possible

    Längenfeld:

    - Längenfeld Sports Center | free of charge

    - Längenfeld Nature Park House | free of charge

    For multi-day tours, please display information and the return date prominently in the windshield.

  • Contact

    Ötztal Trek Etappe 4
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