Snowshoe hike Schönwies hut | Section #2: Zirbenwald - Schönwieshütte - No. 8

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Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 1.6 km
Duration: 0:45 h

ZIRBENWALD -> SCHÖNWIESHÜTTE

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 1.6 km
  • Duration: 0:45 h
  • Elevation uphill:211 hm
Highest point2,266 m

Starting point

Zirbenwald

Finishing point

Schönwieshütte
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

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Equipment

Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: www.oetztal.com/de/  & lawinen.report/bulletin/latest.

The Ötztal Tourismus team will be happy to inform you personally about the nature of the winter hiking trails.

Oetztal tourism: T +43 5 72 00 100 | gurgl@oetztal.com

Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, is for all hikes and tours necessary. 

Description

The start of this beautiful tour is at the end of the Zirbenwald. The winter hiking trail leads with a moderate ascent to the Schönwieshütte past the Rotmoss-Waterfall.

Attention. The winter hiking trail is not groomed. We recommend this tour only with poles and spikes/rugs or with snowshoes.


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

    Public parking VentParking is available at the entrance of the village and at the base station of the Wildspitze double chairlift.

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