Ötztal Trek Route 1

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Dortmunder HüttePhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
Explanation
Ötztal-Bahnhof (704 m) – Dortmunder Hütte (1.949 m) – Schweinfurter Hütte (2.036 m) – Winnebachseehütte (2.361 m) – Amberger Hütte (2.136 m) – Hochstubaihütte (3.174 m)
Elevation gain: 4,950 meters ascent; 2,500 meters descent Distance: 55 kilometers
The beginner route requires good physical condition, but not extensive alpine experience, as the crossings - except for the last two stages - are free of ice. An exit is easily possible before these stages.

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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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 reportTips and suggestions
Exit in Gries near Längenfeld (Stage 3 + 4) possible, for Stage 4 + 5 glacier experience is necessary, (possibly only with a mountain guide).More details about hiking In Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/hiking
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
Directions
The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/mapsParking
The following parking facilities are available:- Infopoint Ambach | chargeable | Tickets are available at the Oetz information office or at the Ambach information point
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Equipment
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.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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