Google Login
Print
GPX
KML
Fitness
Schweinfurter Hut - Winnebachseehut - Umhausen-Niederthai
Alpine Tour
· Oetztal
Responsible for this content
Ötztal Tourismus Verified partner Explorers Choice
Ötztal Tourismus Verified partner Explorers Choice
-
/ WinnebachseehüttePhoto: Ötztal Tourismus -
/ Schweinfurter HüttePhoto: Ötztal Tourismus
-
/ wandern WinnebachseehüttePhoto: Ötztal Tourismus
CAR PARK SENNHOF (next to the information Umhausen)->Horlachtal->Zwieselbachjoch->Winnebachkar->WINNEBACHSEEHÜTTE
difficult
16.3 km
6:00 h
1331 m
509 m
From Niederthai towards Schweinfurter Hütte and uphill across Zwieselbachtal valley. Keep to Zwieselbach glacier before you reach the ridgge, crossing the tiring stone area.
The highest point of the tour is Zwieselbachjoch at 2.868 m. After the ridge you continue downhill (steep!) on gravel fields to Winnebachkar cirque and further on to Winnebachseehütte.
Difficulty
difficult
Stamina
Highest point
2872 m
Lowest point
1541 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Rest Stop
SchweinfurterhütteKleinhorlachalm
Winnebachseehütte
Zwieselbach Alm
Safety information
For high alpine experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted. Excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing gear, safety- and orientation guide, good weather conditions recommended.Please pay attention to the current weather report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
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.Tips, hints and links
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
car park Sennhof (next to the information) (1540 m)
Coordinates:
Geographic
47.128279, 10.967939
UTM
32T 649253 5221298
Destination
Winnebachseehut
Turn-by-turn directions
From Niederthai towards Schweinfurter Hütte and uphill across Zwieselbachtal valley. Keep to Zwieselbach glacier before you reach the ridgge, crossing the tiring stone area.
The highest point of the tour is Zwieselbachjoch at 2.868 m. After the ridge you continue downhill (steep!) on gravel fields to Winnebachkar cirque and further on to Winnebachseehütte.
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.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 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 Niederthai:- Car park hamlet Sennhof, payable from 07:00 to 18:30
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
16.3 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
1331 m
Descent
509 m
In and out
Scenic
With refreshment stops
Statistics
: h
km
m
m
Highest point
m
m
Lowest point
m
m
Show elevation profile
Hide elevation profile
For changing the range of view, push the arrows together.
km
● km