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Ötztal Trek Route 5

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  • Braunschweiger Hütte
    Braunschweiger Hütte
    Photo: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
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    ETAPPE 18 – 20

    Braunschweiger Hütte (2.758 m) – Mainzer Höhenweg – Rüsselsheimer Hütte (2.328 m) – Luibisscharte (2.914 m) – Hauerseehütte (2.383 m) – Felderjöchl (2.797 m) – Frischmannhütte (2.192 m)

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    Distance 29.1 km
    13:00 h
    2,637 m
    3,205 m
    2,912 m
    1,603 m
    ACROSS GEIGENKAMM – MAINZER HÖHENWEG

    Elevation gain: 2,600 meters ascent; 3,200 meters descentDistance: 27 km

    The Mainzer Höhenweg is a classic for mountaineers. On the Geigenkamm ridge, mountaineering is both pristine and peaceful. Climbers can expect challenging yet stunningly beautiful stages.

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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: January 31, 2025
    Difficulty
    T6 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    2,912 m
    Lowest point
    1,603 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 11.57%Dirt road 6.17%Path 19.91%Road 2.10%Unknown 60.23%
    Asphalt
    3.4 km
    Dirt road
    1.8 km
    Path
    5.8 km
    Road
    0.6 km
    Unknown
    17.5 km
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    Safety information

    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

    Tips and suggestions

    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/maps

    Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Sölden:

     

    - Parking lot

    - parking lot Stiegele

    - stair parking

    - Giggijochbahn + underground garage

    - Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage

    - Parking Hochsölden

    - parking garage Hochsölden 1. parking lot

    - parking Zwieselstein

    - parking Zwieselstein / sports ground

     All parking is chargeable

     

    Parking for several days (eg hike tour):

    - car par Gaislachkoglbahn | Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn

    Coordinates

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    46.935153, 10.909561
    DMS
    46°56'06.6"N 10°54'34.4"E
    UTM
    32T 645349 5199727
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass Hiking Map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)

    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.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Ötztal Trek Stage 18
    • European E5 long-distance hiking trail – King's Segment – Braunschweiger Hut to Vent (alternative route)
    • European E5 long-distance hiking trail – King’s Segment – Braunschweiger Hut to Zwieselstein (original route)
    • Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5 - Variante - von der Braunschweiger Hütte nach Vernagt am See im Schnalstal
    • Ötztal Trek Stage 19
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    Difficulty
    T6 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    29.1 km
    Duration
    13:00 h
    Ascent
    2,637 m
    Descent
    3,205 m
    Highest point
    2,912 m
    Lowest point
    1,603 m

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