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Long Distance Hiking recommended route Stage 22

Ötztal Trek Stage 22

Long Distance Hiking · Ötztal
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  • Maisalm
    Maisalm
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    Erlanger Hütte (2.541 m) –> Forchheimer Weg –> Maisalm (1.631 m) –> Ötztal-Bahnhof (704)
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    Distance 21.5 km
    8:00 h
    647 m
    2,491 m
    2,665 m
    681 m
    • Route: Ascending, footpath, (asphalted) route
    • Requirements: stability, dizziness, condition, endurance;
    • Mountain road red
    • Difficulties: no special difficulties;
    • Huts: Erlanger Hut, Maisalm Hut
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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: January 31, 2025
    Difficulty
    T4 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    2,665 m
    Lowest point
    681 m
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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 and suggestions

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

    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 Umhausen:

    - Umhausen Parking Mure | free of charge

    - Umhausen Bischoffsplatz | chargeable | Multi-day tickets available

    - Tumpen / Lehn-Platzl At the parking place Engelswand climbing garden | chargeable | No multi-day tickets available

    - Parking Köfels | chargeable | Multi-day tickets available

    Coordinates

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    47.144665, 10.847377
    DMS
    47°08'40.8"N 10°50'50.6"E
    UTM
    32T 640066 5222896
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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.

    Similar routes nearby

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    • Ötztaler Urweg E2 Oetz - Niederthai
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    Difficulty
    T4 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    21.5 km
    Duration
    8:00 h
    Ascent
    647 m
    Descent
    2,491 m
    Highest point
    2,665 m
    Lowest point
    681 m
    Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available

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