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White, whiter, whitest is everything you will see…

Really big eyes for all winter hikers in the rear Ötztal: the pace is excellent to admire the unspoilt beauty of the Alpine mountains and landscapes. 12 km of cleared, signposted winter walking trails lead through snow-covered stone pine forests, white meadows and along the frozen Gurgler Ache brook. Take an even deeper insight into marvelous backcountry areas on guided snowshoeing adventures.

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Hauerkogel 2491m - Längenfeld

Mountain Hike · Laengenfeld
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Map / Hauerkogel 2491m - Längenfeld
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LÄNGENFELD FISCHBACHBRÜCKE -> Pestkapelle -> Oberrieder Stabele -> Gigglberg -> HAUERKOGEL

moderate
6 km
4:00 h
1307 m
15 m
From the Fischbach bridge in the center of Längenfeld, follow the Fischbach promenade downstream to the Ötztaler Ache. Here you keep right until the pedestrian bridge which spans the Ötztaler Ache. From the valley floor it goes along a beautiful trail towards the Pestkapelle always further up the slope. Somewhat below the Giggelberg the path then branches off from the forest road to the west. It gets steeper here. Just above Giggelberg (nice resting place) a plateau opens up. Here, continue on the steeper mountain path into the northeast exposed Scharte below the summit and in very light Kraxelei the last 40 meters to the summit with great all-round visibility.

Author’s recommendation

The first part of the route could be done very well by mountain bike.

Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2493 m
Lowest point
1168 m
Best time of year
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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:

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.

Start

Längenfeld (1183 m)
Coordinates:
Geographic
47.072912, 10.970521
UTM
32T 649604 5215150

Destination

Hauerkogel

Turn-by-turn directions

From the Fischbach bridge in Längenfeld the path leads to the Ötztaler Ache which is crossed. Now follow the signs Pestkapelle to a slightly ascending hiking trail. From here you walk a bit along the forest road, later along a steadily rising mountain path.  The last piece to the summit is via an exposed saddle.

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

 

Getting there

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 Längenfeld:

  • Sports center - (football pitch and swimming pool) - free of charge
  • Opposite the Ötztal Tourismus (small number of parking spaces) free of charge

 

Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Mayr Karte

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
1307 m
Descent
15 m
In and out Scenic Summit route Ridge

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