Hauerkogel 2491m - Längenfeld

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LÄNGENFELD FISCHBACHBRÜCKE -> Pestkapelle -> Oberrieder Stabele -> Gigglberg -> HAUERKOGEL
Author’s recommendation
The first part of the route could be done very well by mountain bike.
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
Destination
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
Author’s map recommendations
Mayr Karte
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