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Oetz - Hochoetz - Knappenweg - Dortmunder Hütte
Hiking Trail
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/ Stausee KühtaiPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus -
/ Panoramarestaurant HochoetzPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus
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/ Widiversum im HochoetzPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus
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/ Kühtaile Alm
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/ Balbach AlmPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus
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/ Dortmunder HütttePhoto: Ötztal Tourismus
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/ KühtaiPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus
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/ Alpenrosenblüte HochoetzPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus
PANORAMA RESTAURANT HOCHOETZ --> Kühtaile Alm --> Balbach Alm --> DORTMUNDER HÜTTE
moderate
8.9 km
3:00 h
280 m
357 m
Drive with the Acherkogelbahn from Oetz to Hochoetz. You walk along the Kühtaile Alm and Balbachalm direction Kühtai. You pass the lake "Längentaler Stausee" and reach the village Kühtai. Dortmunder Hütte is at the beginning of the village.
With a bus you drive back to Oetz.
Author’s recommendation
Also visit the museum about the miners in this area and the nice Pochersee.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2084 m
Lowest point
1896 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:Tips, hints and links
More details about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz (2025 m)
Coordinates:
Geographic
47.211900, 10.933065
UTM
32T 646378 5230524
Destination
Dortmunder Hut
Turn-by-turn directions
Drive with the Acherkogelbahn from Oetz to Hochoetz. You walk along the Kühtaile Alm and Balbachalm direction Kühtai. You pass the lake "Längentaler Stausee" and reach the village Kühtai. Dortmunder Hütte is at the beginning of the village.
With a bus you drive back to Oetz.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Getting there
Oetz is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking facilities are available in Oetz:- Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
- Parking lot Raftingeinsteinstelle (at the end of Oetz on the right side) - free, but limited parking (alternatively Acherkogelbahn 150 m), camping prohibited
- Oetz parking area (subject to a charge)
- Parking at night during several days' tours: Central parking place Oetz, The ticket is available at the information office Oetz.
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass #043 | Ötztaler Alpen Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000
Equipment
It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as outdoor clothing, weather-resistant outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and gloves. It is also important to have sufficient food and a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.9 km
Duration
3:00h
Ascent
280 m
Descent
357 m
Round trip
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family friendly
Cableway ascent/descent
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