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· ÖtztalÖtztal Trek Route 5
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Braunschweiger HüttePhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
STAGES 18 – 20
Braunschweiger Hut (2,758 m) – Mainzer Höhenweg – Rüsselsheimer Hut (2,328 m) – Luibisscharte (2,914 m) – Hauersee Hut (2,383 m) – Felderjöchl (2,797 m) – Frischmann Hut (2,192 m)
ACROSS GEIGENKAMM – MAINZER HÖHENWEG
Altitude gain: 2,600 m ascent; 3,200 m descent
Distance: 27 km
The Mainzer Höhenweg is a classic for mountaineers. At Geigenkamm, climbing is both traditional and peaceful. Mountaineers can expect demanding, beautiful stages.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Suitable for those free from dizziness, surefooted, and alpine experienced mountaineers; very good physical condition, alpine experience, and mountain equipment (see equipment section), sometimes alpine safety gear, good weather conditions recommended. Please observe the current weather report.
Tips and suggestions
Access – from the Rettenbach glacier over Rettenbachjoch to the Braunschweiger Hut (approx. 1.75 h approach); Glacier bus line Sölden – Rettenbach glacier
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly reach your destination within the valley by public transport or local taxi services.
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll highway, country roads can also be used. Your route can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Sölden:
- Postplatz parking lot
- Stiegele parking lot
- Tiered parking lot
- Giggijochbahn + underground car park
- Gaislachkoglbahn + underground car park
- Hochsölden parking lot
- Hochsölden underground parking deck 1
- Zwieselstein parking lot
- Zwieselstein/Sports field parking lot
Parking lots in Sölden are subject to charges.
For parking for several days (e.g. hut tours):
- Gaislachkoglbahn underground garage, parking ticket either online or directly at the Gaislachkoglbahn ticket office
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass hiking map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without the possibility of a stop, is necessary.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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