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Wurzbergalm - Umhausen-Niederthai
Winter Hiking
· Oetztal

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CAR PARK KÖFELS->Sägewerk->Jagdhütte->WURZBERGALM
easy
2.4 km
1:00 h
199 m
2 m
From the car park in Köfels you walk through the village, pass the sawmill and further into the forest. There you follow the signs to Wurzbergalm. Continue on the level cart road, then slightly uphill and straight on through the forest. You will come across a hunting lodge next to a trail fork where you simply follow the wide trail on the right. Finally you walk easily descending to Wurzbergalm which is already in sight.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1575 m
Lowest point
1375 m
Best time of year
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Safety information
Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html &https://avalanche-report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07?lang=de
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, wind-, rain-, snow- and sun protection, hat and 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.Tips, hints and links
More details about winter hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandernStart
car park Köfels (1376 m)
Coordinates:
Geographic
47.119390, 10.917340
UTM
32T 645439 5220215
Destination
Wurzbergalm
Turn-by-turn directions
From the car park in Köfels you walk through the village, pass the sawmill and further into the forest. There you follow the signs to Wurzbergalm. Continue on the level cart road, then slightly uphill and straight on through the forest. You will come across a hunting lodge next to a trail fork where you simply follow the wide trail on the right. Finally you walk easily descending to Wurzbergalm which is already in sight.
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 out local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.atGetting 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 vallly 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 Köfels:- car park Köfels, payable
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.4 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
199 m
Descent
2 m
Scenic
With refreshment stops
Family friendly
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