Winter hike Circuit hike Steppsteig - Umhause 300

Umhausen /
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 5.3 km
Duration: 1:55 h

UMHAUSEN CAR PARK MURE -> Bischoffsplatz -> Stuböbele -> Steppsteig -> UMHAUSEN CAR PARK MURE

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 5.3 km
  • Duration: 1:55 h
  • Elevation uphill:257 hm
  • Elevation downhill:257 hm
Highest point 1,164 m

Starting point

Parking lot Mure Umhausen

Finishing point

Parking lot Mure Umhausen
  • Fitness level 2 / 6
  • Technique 1 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html &

avalanche-report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07;

Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, wind-, rain-, snow- and sun protection, hat and 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.  

Description

The starting point of this easy hiking trail is the parking lot Mure in the center of Umhausen. From there you hike up through the village and continue in the direction of Niederthai. At Bischoffsplatz, follow the signposted winter hiking trail in the direction of the Stuibenfall, past the Ötzi Village and the Birds of Prey Park (only open in summer) until you reach a bridge. Cross this and you can already see the forest cafe Stuböbele. Sporty types can turn right and get to the foot of the Stuibenfall - Tyrol's largest waterfall. The hike leads past the Stuböbele forest cafe to the Steppsteig junction. Follow the winter hiking trail through the snow-covered forest and enjoy the panorama of Umhausen. At the end of the path, follow the signs to Umhausen and get back to the starting point.

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 out 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 in Umhausen:

    • car park Mure | free of charge

  • Contact

    Rundwanderung Steppsteig - Umhausen 300
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