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Gehsteigalm - Erlanger Hütte - Umhausen-Niederthai
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GEHSTEIGALM -> ERLANGER HUT
open
difficult
Distance 5.1 km
Duration3:00 h
Ascent942 m
Descent292 m
The start is by the „Gehsteigalm” above Tumpen. From there you walk on the left side a fine line uphill. At first you walk in the direction northeast and on the crossroad left. After a while you see the hut, but from there you walk on a beautiful highway. At the end you have to climb up, but there is a rope that will help you.
Tipp: till the Gehsteigalm you can drive with the taxi
Difficulty
difficult
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,538 m
Lowest point
1,884 m
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Safety information
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 report: https://www.oetztal.com/en/sommer.htmlStart
Gehsteigalm (1,888 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.157308, 10.890288
DMS
47°09'26.3"N 10°53'25.0"E
UTM
32T 643286 5224378
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Destination
Erlanger Hut
Turn-by-turn directions
The start is by the „Gehsteigalm” above Tumpen. From there you walk on the left side a fine line uphill. At first you walk in the direction northeast and on the crossroad left. After a while you see the hut, but from there you walk on a beautiful highway. At the end you have to climb up, but there is a rope that will help you.
Tipp: till the Gehsteigalm you can drive with the taxi
Note
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Public transport
Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station in 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.atGetting there
The card drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tyrol, 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 options are available in Tumpen:- primary school Tumpen, free of charge
Coordinates
DD
47.157308, 10.890288
DMS
47°09'26.3"N 10°53'25.0"E
UTM
32T 643286 5224378
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass Bike & Wanderkarte 1:35.000
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, 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.Status
open
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
5.1 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
942 m
Descent
292 m
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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