Höfle - Bichl - Platte - Niederthai 325
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
SENNHOFF CAR PARK->District Höfle->District Bichl->PLATTE
From the Sennhof car park (next to the information), you walk over the wooden bridge, past the fire station on the left, slightly uphill and then straight ahead to the district of Höfle. From there, you head right slightly uphill to the district of Bichl, at the curve you can take a look at the panorama board and enjoy the first view. At the top, another magnificent panoramic view opens up. The last part then leads up to the "Platte" with a view of Umhausen. The easy hike is also very suitable for families with strollers/buggies.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Please note the current snow and avalanche report for the coming days:
https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://avalanche.report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07?lang=de
Technical difficulty
Additional information
Winter hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandern
Recommended maps
Winter hiking map Umhausen-Niederthai
Directions
From the Sennhof car park (next to the information), you walk over the wooden bridge, past the fire station on the left, slightly uphill and then straight ahead to the district of Höfle. From there, you head right slightly uphill to the district of Bichl. Gradually, a magnificent panoramic view opens up. Those who like can continue the small hike to the "Platte," with a wonderful view of Umhausen (about 10 minutes on foot).
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final station or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Then you can travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
The car journey to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads holidaymakers over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be determined quickly and conveniently.
To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
The parking lot is subject to fees from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm and is operated year-round.
- Day ticket: € 6.00 per car | Multi-day tickets available on-site
- Guests with disabilities – please display a valid permit – park for free
- Buses park for free
Current information
Hardly heat thunderstorms
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, wind, rain, snow and sun protection, hat and gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a route map, as well as sufficient provisions if there are no dining options on the routes, is necessary.