Toprecommended route
Thematic Trail
· Oetz
WIDI's theme trail - Good luck! The exciting world of miners
Ötztal Verified partner
-
Crystal clear waterPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz, Ötztal
Here miner Kuno is the hero. Follow his tracks and learn everything about miners and mining. What is hidden in tunnels and caves? Where do the crystals come from? How does a pulley work? You will discover all this and much more along the way.
Length of the route: 2.5 km
Walking time: approx. 1 hour
Stations: Mountain station > Crystal rock > Stone mill > Kuno's tunnel > Balbach Alm – Kuno's pulley > Kühtaile Alm – Crystal water > Mountain station
Refreshments: Balbach Alm, Kühtaile Alm
Author’s recommendation
Ötztal Verified partner
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Panoramarestaurant HochoetzWIDIs Bistro
Chrystal bar Hochoetz
Balbach Alm
Kühtaile Alm
Safety information
Intermediate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountaineering equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/en/summer.htmlTips and suggestions
More information about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/hikingRoadbook
Here miner Kuno is the hero. Follow his tracks and learn everything about miners and mining. What is hidden in tunnels and caves? Where do the crystals come from? How does a pulley work? You will discover all this and much more along the way.
Length of the route: 2.5 km
Walking time: approx. 1 hour
Stations: Mountain station > Crystal rock > Stone mill > Kuno's tunnel > Balbach Alm – Kuno's pulley > Kühtaile Alm – Crystal water > Mountain station
Refreshments: Balbach Alm, Kühtaile Alm
WIDIs Bistro
Chrystal bar Hochoetz
Balbach Alm
Kühtaile Alm
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal Train Station. The final stop and exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel 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.atDirections
The car drive into ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Travelers arrive by car via the Inn Valley up to the valley entrance and continue along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and easily planned with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/mapsParking
The following parking options are available:
- Parking lot Acherkogelbahn (fee required)
- Parking lot Rafting entry point (at the end of the village of Oetz on the right side) (fee required)
- Central parking lot Oetz (fee required)
- Overnight parking during multi-day tours: Central parking lot Oetz, the ticket is available at the Oetz information office.
- Free parking in Ochsengarten when taking the Ochsengarten gondola - camping prohibited
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Suitable equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, 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 for hikes without refreshment options, is necessary.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Statistics
- Content
- Show images Hide images