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Hiking Trail recommended route

Vordere Tumpenalm - Umhausen

Hiking Trail · Umhausen
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TUMPEN -> car park elementary school -> "Grube" -> crossroads -> VORDERE TUMPENALM
moderate
Distance 7.3 km
3:01 h
908 m
2 m
1,833 m
925 m
The Vordere Tumpenalm is located at an altitude of 1,831 meters surrounded by lush green meadows and in the middle of the Ötztal mountains. From the car park of the elementary school in Tumpen follow the road towards "Grube" - then turn to the left and follow the forest path further upwards passing the Tumpener waterfall. At the last crossroads, turn left towards the "Vordere Tumpenalm" and "Gehsteigalm". Follow the path until you reach the mountain hut. If you continue right at the crossroads, you will reach the "Armelen" hut. For the way back you take the same route or as an alternative you can go further on to the "Armelen hut" and possibly undertake a summit tour to the "First Karkopf".
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
1,833 m
Lowest point
925 m
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Vordere Tumpenalm

Safety information

Moderat hiking trail; endurance necessary

Please pay attention to the current weather report

 

Tips and hints

More information about hiking can be found here 

Start

car park elementary school in Tumpen
Coordinates:
DD
47.174851, 10.908930
DMS
47°10'29.5"N 10°54'32.1"E
UTM
32T 644651 5226362
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Destination

Vordere Tumpenalm

Turn-by-turn directions

From the car park of the elementary school in Tumpen follow the road towards "Grube" - then turn to the left and follow the forest path further upwards passing the Tumpener waterfall. At the last crossroads, turn left towards the "Vordere Tumpenalm" and "Gehsteigalm". Follow the path until you reach the mountain hut. If you continue right at the crossroads, you will reach the "Armelen" hut.

 

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

 

 

Directions

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

In Tumpen the following parking facilities are available:
  • car park at the elementary school | free of charge

 

Coordinates

DD
47.174851, 10.908930
DMS
47°10'29.5"N 10°54'32.1"E
UTM
32T 644651 5226362
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Author’s map recommendations

Kompass Hiking map | scale: 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 not hut on the way a snack and enough to drink. 

 

Similar routes nearby

  • Hintere Tumpenalm - Umhausen
  • Armelen Hut - Umhausen/Tumpen
  • Gehsteigalm - Umhausen
  • Talblick Umhausen - Umhausen/Tumpen
  • Gehsteigalm - Erlanger Hütte - Umhausen
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.3 km
Duration
3:01 h
Ascent
908 m
Descent
2 m
Highest point
1,833 m
Lowest point
925 m
Scenic Linear route Refreshment stops available

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