Ötztaler Urweg E3 Niederthai - Längenfeld
Description
STAGE 3:
NIEDERTHAI –> Hemrach Alm –> Dorf –> Ötztaler Ache –> Fischbach -> LÄNGENFELD
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
STAGE 3:
NIEDERTHAI –> Hemrach Alm –> Dorf –> Ötztaler Ache –> Fischbach -> LÄNGENFELD
PICTURE-BOOK ALMS
Pure idyll can be found in the small mountain village of Niederthai; a little further it becomes even more romantic. A small detour to the lovely Alm, the Wiesle, is worth it: in the middle of the forest, a fragrant alpine meadow opens up, in which a small chapel and next to it the Wiesle rest. As in former times, as if time stood still up here. Also on the Hemrachalms, the next intermediate destination, the originality can truly be sensed.
The place name already reveals the landscape setting, from the long field. Down in the valley, you can see that Längenfeld was underwater long ago and appeared as a large lake instead of the long, wide fields. Shortly before the destination, you can still observe the wild wave dance of the Fischbach, the largest tributary of the Ötztaler Ache.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Way types
Safety guidelines
Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see Equipment) necessary. Please observe the current weather report.
Hiking difficulty
Additional information
Did you know that…
...several warm sulfur springs were discovered in the municipality of Längenfeld as early as 1864? Due to their soothing and healing effects, Längenfeld is now world-famous as a thermal region!
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Recommended maps
Kompass hiking map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)
Directions
From the Niederthai information point, turn right and take the road up the hill, past the houses and inns, always keeping right until you reach the sports field in the hamlet of Lehn. To the left, a wide forest road now leads, at first somewhat steeper, up to the Mauslasattel. At the top it flattens out again and at the end it goes downhill through dense forest. Those who want to take a break can follow the forest road to the Wiesle snack station.
The rustic snack station is located in an idyllic clearing. On the descent you leave the meadow and follow the forest path towards Längenfeld.
If you want to continue straight away, follow the path further through the forest. The path soon forks and you choose the left route towards Längenfeld.
On the ascending path you pass the unmanaged but inviting Hemerachalms, ideal for a break. From there a forest road leads down the mountainside to Längenfeld. On reaching the valley floor, you reach the hamlet of Dorf-Espan via an underpass. In Dorf, turn slightly right, past the houses in Espan to the Ötztaler Ache. From here, continue along the Ötztaler Ache, through the flat valley basin to Unterlängenfeld.
At Fischbach, turn left and follow the largest tributary of the Ache to the main road in Längenfeld. Along the sidewalk, wander through the town centre to the centre.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely to the Ötztal train station by train. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the whole valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi companies.
The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
The car journey to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. The car trip takes travelers through the Inn Valley to the entrance of the valley and continues along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your trip with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Niederthai:
- Sennhof parking lot | paid | multi-day tickets possible
- Village hamlet Lehen (football pitch) | paid | only single-day tickets possible
Current information
Staying cool
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions when hiking without the possibility of stopping at an inn, is necessary.