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Stage 9
Ötztal Trek Stage 9
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HochfirstPhoto: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
Explanation
- Route: Climbing
- Requirements: Step safety, dizziness;
- Mountain path black
- Difficulty: exposed passages on the ridge, stable weather conditions particularly important
- Equipment: normal hiking equipment
- Huts: Brunnenkogelhaus, Rasthaus at the Timmelsjoch (no overnight stay), Gasthaus Hochfirst
- Acess / exit point: from Sölden over the Fiegl's hut in the Windach Valley to the Brunnenkogelhaus (about 5 h ascent, approx. 4 h descent);
alternatively bus from Sölden to Fiegl's Hütte - then another 3 h ascent to Brunnenkogelhaus (about 2 h descent)
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Gasthaus HochfirstAltkaser
Brunnenkogel Hut
Safety information
For high alpine experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted. Excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing gear, safety- and orientation guide, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather reportTips and suggestions
Did you know that…... Timmelsjoch is the highest pass crossing of the Eastern Alps?
More details about hiking In Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/hiking
Turn-by-turn directions
AN EXCEPTIONAL HIGH ELEVATION TRAIL
Ascend from Gasthof Hochfirst to Timmelsjoch. From Rasthaus Timmelsjoch the trail leads past several small lakes, gently ascending to Wannenkar. Hiking past Wannenkar, Rötenkar and Wietenkar, you walk in switchbacks through steep, boulder-strewn terrain up to Wannenkarsattel. Follow the constantly climbing ridge trail to Wilde Rötespitz, the tour‘s highest point. Awe-inspiringviews include Ötztal’s Wildspitze, North Tirol’s highest mountain, Weißkugel and Zuckerhütl in the Stubai Alps!
A slightly descending path takes you down to Brunnenkogelhaus at the peak of Vorderer Brunnenkogel. Hiking down to Sölden you take the trail via Brunnenberg Alm (approx. 3.5 h) or Fiegl‘s Hütte in Windachtal (approx. 2 h): here you can take the Windach bus line to Sölden (you save about 2 h). You reach the next stage by public bus from Sölden to Obergurgl.
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 in Gurgl:- Parking garage (center of Obergurgl), chargeable | no parking at night
- Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl, chargeable | no parking at night
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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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