Long Distance Hiking recommended route Stage 18

Ötztal Trek Stage 18

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  • Braunschweiger Hütte
    Braunschweiger Hütte
    Photo: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
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    Braunschweiger Hütte (2.758 m) –> Mainzer Höhenweg –> Rüsselsheimer Hütte (2.328 m)
    difficult
    Distance 9.5 km
    9:30 h
    979 m
    1,408 m
    3,241 m
    2,329 m
    • Course: Climbing, Path
    • Requirements: Step safety, dizziness, condition, endurance, high alpine experience;
    • Mountain route black, intersection alpine route
    • Difficulties: extremely long tour, several times glacier passages (columns), assured passages; Stable weather conditions are particularly important; Mountain guide recommended
    • Equipment: normal hiking equipment, depending on the conditions Pickel, crampons, rope
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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: January 31, 2025
    Difficulty
    T6 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    3,241 m
    Lowest point
    2,329 m
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    Safety information

    For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted, Very good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report

    Extremely long tour, multiple glacier crossings (crevasses), secured passages; stable weather conditions especially important; mountain guide recommended

    Tips and suggestions

    Did you know that…

    ... Mainzer Höhenweg high elevation trail leads across five peaks higher than 3000 meters and three glaciers?

     

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

    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

     

    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

    DD
    46.935232, 10.909381
    DMS
    46°56'06.8"N 10°54'33.8"E
    UTM
    32T 645335 5199736
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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.

    Ice axe, crampons, rope | Mountain guide recommended.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Ötztal Trek Route 5
    • European E5 long-distance hiking trail – King's Segment – Braunschweiger Hut to Vent (alternative route)
    • European E5 long-distance hiking trail – King’s Segment – Braunschweiger Hut to Zwieselstein (original route)
    • Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5 - Variante - von der Braunschweiger Hütte nach Vernagt am See im Schnalstal
    • Ötztal Trek Stage 19
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    Difficulty
    T6 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9.5 km
    Duration
    9:30 h
    Ascent
    979 m
    Descent
    1,408 m
    Highest point
    3,241 m
    Lowest point
    2,329 m
    Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available

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