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Long Distance Hiking recommended route Stage 9

Ötztaler Urweg E9 Granstein - Längenfeld

Long Distance Hiking · Ötztal
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    STAGE 9:

     

    GRANSTEIN –> Hochwald –> Aschbach –> Huben  –> Duringweg –> LÄNGENFELD

     

    Due to rainfall, the Duringweg remains closed until further notice. As an alternative, you can hike from Huben along the valley floor to Längenfeld (Huben - Astlehn - Längenfeld).

    moderate
    Distance 14.9 km
    5:00 h
    486 m
    780 m
    1,568 m
    1,169 m

    FROM SÖLDEN TOWARDS THE LONG FIELDS

     

    Hochwald is said to be just as quiet and idyllic as Granstein. The small hamlet at a forest clearing not far from Sölden, surrounded by deep green larch trees. Here you should look back and enjoy the awesome view of the village amidst a gigantic mountain scenery - resembling an idyllic picture in a perfect setting. 

     

    Scenic Duringweg, another high altitude trail that travels high above the small villages and hamlets, features many more places of strength and exceptional energy - plus many historical farmhouses. Buildings from bygone times show the traditional consciousness of the Ötztal locals. As soon as you reach Teufelskanzel, the next place of strength, you will feel "devilish" good. The panoramic view is really unique, opposite you can see the suspension bridge connecting Brandalm and Burgstein in lofty heights.

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    Update: August 19, 2024
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    Overall difficulty
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    Highest point
    1,568 m
    Lowest point
    1,169 m
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    Rest stops

    Jausenstation Hochwald
    Alpengasthof am Feuerstein

    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 and suggestions

    Did you know that…

    … legend has it that a farmer personally made a pact with the devil in the Teufelskanzel area? The devil offered wealth and prosperity to the farmer, in return the farmer sold his soul to him.

     

    More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From Granstein you reach Hochwald on the right via a connecting path. Later the slightly descending trail leads through the dense forest to Ötztal‘s mainroad. Follow the Ötztal Cycle Trail out of the valley towards Aschbach where you cross the Ötztaler Ache mountain brook. Continue until you get to the hamlet Bruggen through an underpass.
    Keeping left and following the gravel road, you enjoy a stroll through the hamletsof Bruggen and Winkle until you finally reach the next underpass. Then keep to the left and cross the Ötztaler Ache mountain brook. Continue to the houses of Huben until you pass the sports field in the direction of Gottsgut.You always walk to the left of the Ötztaler Ache brook until you reach the branch-off into Duringweg on the left. The ascending and switch-backing trail leads up to lofty heights.
    Magnificent panoramic views await you at the Teufelskanzel. From Teufelskanzel the trail continues - moderately descending - to the Plague Chapel, down to the campsite and straight on to Fischbach bridge in Oberlängenfeld.

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    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

    The following parking facilities are available in Sölden:

     

    - Parking lot

    - parking lot Stiegele

    - stair parking

    - Giggijochbahn + underground garage

    - Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage

    - Parking Hochsölden

    - parking garage Hochsölden 1. parking lot

    - parking Zwieselstein

    - parking Zwieselstein / sports ground

     All parking is chargeable

     

    Parking for several days (eg hike tour):

    - car par Gaislachkoglbahn | Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn

    Coordinates

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    46.990580, 11.008183
    DMS
    46°59'26.1"N 11°00'29.5"E
    UTM
    32T 652698 5206074
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass Hiking Map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, 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.

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    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    14.9 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    486 m
    Descent
    780 m
    Highest point
    1,568 m
    Lowest point
    1,169 m

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