Ötztaler Urweg

All the Ötztal valley's highlights rolled into one

The approx. 180 km long (loop) long-distance hiking route leads from Ötztal-Bahnhof via Oetz, Niederthai, Längenfeld, Sölden, Obergurgl, Zwieselstein, Vent, Gaislach, Granstein, Längenfeld, Umhausen, Sautens, Haiming back to Ötztal-Bahnhof. In 12 stages passionate hikers explore a number of small and larger villages and can take in all the highlights that the Ötztal has to offer on the Urweg. They roam through orchards and Alpine meadows, follow the roaring Ötztaler Ache mountain brook and climb higher and higher towards awesome panoramic views and the highest parish village in Austria. Such famous peaks as Wildspitze seem only a stone's throw away. In addition to memorable nature exploration, the valley's locals plus varied culinary treats and cultural impressions along the route make the Ötztaler Urweg a very special experience for active holiday makers.

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From village to village in 12 stages

Goethe already knew: Mountains cannot be surmounted except by winding paths! Exploring the Ötztaler Urweg trail you will get to know and love the region at a walking pace. Ever changing landscapes accompany long-distance hikers on their loop tour through the entire valley, from the lush green valley floor at 684 m to the thin air beyond 3000 m above sea level. Special tip: Each stage can also be conquered individually. In the villages there are enough parking spaces available or you can easily reach them by public bus.

ATTENTION:

The original route of stage 5 is currently not accessible due to a mudslide between Sahnestüberl and Obergurgl.

There is a local detour through the Timmelstal to the Top Mountain Crosspoint in Hochgurgl. The stage destination Obergurgl can be easily reached from Hochgurgl by bus (attention: downhill 8x daily) or by foot (via the hiking trail in the direction of Pillersee, walking time approx. 2 hours).

As an alternative, you can ride the bus from the bus stop across the Sahnestüberl to the bus stop at the Hochgurglbahn and get back on the Ötztaler Urweg towards Obergurgl above the valley station.

The current bus timetable is available at www.vvt.at

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Diverse landscape pictures, impressive rock formations, and gentle alpine meadows invite you to experience culture, culinary delights, and unique nature experiences. The focus is always on the Ötztaler Ache with its various facets, just as diverse as the landscape in the Ötztal valley. Sometimes wild and tumultuous, then again calm, original, and full of silence!

Distance 189.1 km

72:19 h

9,428 m

3,187 m

656 m

The trail spans 12 stages, repeatedly leading from the valley across rivers and meadows up to scenic highlands. Like a ribbon, it winds its way between the towns in the valley and the wild and romantic mountain villages on the sunny side. From the lower valley floor adorned with sun-yellow wildflowers to the highest-altitude church village in Austria at 1,930 meters, the trail descends into the valley. Deep within the valley, close to the glaciers, the path brings you up close with many towering peaks over 3,000 meters, such as the Wildspitze or the Similaun, the true stars of the Ötztal. On the return journey, you descend again to more climatically favorable areas and fertile soil where fruit cultivation is practiced. The hiking trail can be started from any location, with plenty of parking available. For any return transport, there is a good bus network available!

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Best season: June - October
Stage 6 + 7: July - September

Highest point

3,187 m

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656 m

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24.8 km

Dirt road

34.1 km

Forested/wild trail

35.3 km

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86.2 km

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6.5 km

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2.2 km

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Safety information

From easy hiking trails to alpine routes, everything is available. More information is provided for each stage.

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

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The trail consists of 12 stages, leading from the valley over rivers and meadows, up to scenic highlands. Like a ribbon, it winds its way between the towns in the valley and the wild and romantic mountain villages on the sunny side. From the lower valley floor adorned with sun-yellow wildflowers to the highest-altitude church village in Austria at 1,930 meters, the trail descends into the valley. Deep within the valley, close to the glaciers, the path brings you up close with many towering peaks over 3,000 meters, such as the Wildspitze or the Similaun, the true stars of the Ötztal. On the return journey, you descend again to more climatically favorable areas and fertile soil where fruit cultivation is practiced. The hiking trail can be started from any location, with plenty of parking available. For any return transport, there is a good bus network available!

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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

At each stage, the parking spaces are indicated.

Coordinates

47.238100, 10.861191

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47°14'17.2"N 10°51'40.3"E

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32T 640866 5233303

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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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Distance

189.1 km

Duration

72:19 h

Ascent

9,428 m

Descent

9,428 m

Highest point

3,187 m

Lowest point

656 m

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Long Distance Hiking · Ötztal

Ötztaler Urweg E1 Ötztal Bhf - Oetz

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1

Distance 10.3 km

Duration 3:30 h

Ascent 370 m

Descent 287 m

STAGE 1:ÖTZTAL BAHNHOF –> Inn/Ötztaler Ache –> AREA 47 –> Brunau –> Ambach –> Auer Klamm –> Oetzerau –> OETZ

from Maximilian Nösig, Ötztal

Long Distance Hiking · Ötztal

Ötztaler Urweg E2 Oetz - Niederthai

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 2

Distance 15.3 km

Duration 5:30 h

Ascent 1,069 m

Descent 305 m

STAGE 2: OETZ –> Weller Bridge –> Habicher See –> Elisabeths Höhe –> Tumpen –> Engelswand –> Lehn Platzl –> Maria Schnee –> Farstrinne –> ...

from Judith Schöpf, Ötztal

Long Distance Hiking · Ötztal

Ötztaler Urweg E3 Niederthai - Längenfeld

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 3

Distance 13.3 km

Duration 4:00 h

Ascent 444 m

Descent 812 m

STAGE 3: NIEDERTHAI –> Wiesle –> Hemrach Alm –> Dorf –> Ötztaler Ache –> Fischbach –> LÄNGENFELD Due to construction work, there may be ...

from Maximilian Nösig, Ötztal

Long Distance Hiking · Ötztal

Ötztaler Urweg E4 Längenfeld - Sölden

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 4

Distance 19.2 km

Duration 6:30 h

Ascent 1,070 m

Descent 889 m

STAGE 4: LÄNGENFELD –> Brand –> Suspension bridge –> Burgstein –> Jagdhütte –> Winkle –> Aschbach –> Höfle –> SÖLDEN

from Maximilian Nösig, Ötztal

Long Distance Hiking · Ötztal

Ötztaler Urweg E5 Sölden - Obergurgl

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 5

Distance 14.2 km

Duration 5:00 h

Ascent 800 m

Descent 242 m

Attention: The original route of stage 5 is currently not accessible due to a mudslide between Sahnestüberl and Obergurgl. There is a local ...

from Maximilian Nösig, Ötztal

Long Distance Hiking · Gemeinde Sölden

Ötztaler Urweg E6 Obergurgl - Vent

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 6

Distance 14.9 km

Duration 6:30 h

Ascent 1,329 m

Descent 1,342 m

STAGE 6: OBERGURGL –> Ramolhaus –> Ramoljoch –> Ramolalm –> VENT

from Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal

Long Distance Hiking · Vent

Ötztaler Urweg E7 Vent - Gaislach

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 7

Distance 14.9 km

Duration 6:00 h

Ascent 1,040 m

Descent 973 m

STAGE 7: VENT –> Weißenkar –> Tiefenbach –> Gaislachalmen –> GAISLACH

from Roland Grüner, Ötztal

Long Distance Hiking · Sölden

Ötztaler Urweg E8 Gaislach - Granstein

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 8

Distance 13.1 km

Duration 4:00 h

Ascent 317 m

Descent 814 m

STAGE 8: GAISLACH –> Gampealmen –> Hochsölden –> Maria's Alm –> GRANSTEIN

from Maximilian Nösig, Ötztal

Long Distance Hiking · Ötztal

Ötztaler Urweg E9 Granstein - Längenfeld

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 9

Distance 14.9 km

Duration 5:00 h

Ascent 486 m

Descent 780 m

STAGE 9: GRANSTEIN –> Hochwald –> Aschbach –> Huben –> Duringweg –> LÄNGENFELD Due to rainfall, the Duringweg remains closed until ...

from Maximilian Nösig, Ötztal

Long Distance Hiking · Ötztal

Ötztaler Urweg E10 Längenfeld - Umhausen

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 10

Distance 13.9 km

Duration 4:30 h

Ascent 529 m

Descent 669 m

STAGE 10: LÄNGENFELD –> Lake Winkelbergsee –> Wurzbergalm –> Köfels –> UMHAUSEN

from Maximilian Nösig, Ötztal

Long Distance Hiking · Ötztal

Ötztaler Urweg E11 Umhausen - Sautens

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 11

Distance 14.8 km

Duration 5:00 h

Ascent 574 m

Descent 790 m

STAGE 11: UMHAUSEN –> Neudorf –> Ötztaler Ache –> Östen/Hopfgarten –> Tumpen –> Habichen –> Lake Piburger See –> Piburg –> Haderlehn –> ...

from Maximilian Nösig, Ötztal

Long Distance Hiking · Ötztal

Ötztaler Urweg E12 Sautens - Haiming - Ötztal Bhf

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 12

Distance 15.6 km

Duration 5:00 h

Ascent 182 m

Descent 307 m

STAGE 12: SAUTENS –> Kreuzkapelle –> Sautner Forchet –> Ötzbruck –> Roppen –> Innüberquerung –> Schlierenzau –> Haiming/Magerbach –> ...

from Maximilian Nösig, Ötztal

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