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Snowshoes recommended route

snowshoe trail viewing Bielefelder hut

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    ACHERKOGELBAHN ->  Aussichtsplattform Acherkogelblick ->Bielefelder Hütte -> Schafer Kreuz -> Bielefelder Hütte -> ACHERKOGELBAHN
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    Distance 5.5 km
    4:30 h
    423 m
    423 m
    2,187 m
    1,916 m
    Take the Acherkogelbahn in Oetz which will bring you to the Hochoetz ski region. The beautiful, signposted snowshoe trail starts just below the panoramic restaurant (2020 m). The trail goes past the “Roten Wandl”. From there the trail leads slightly downhill, away from the piste, through the forest and crosses just below the Brunnenkopf lift through the snowy winter forest to the Acherkogelblick viewing platform. The impressive view of the Acherkogel invites you to linger. The next part of the snowshoe trail is more demanding and requires a certain level of snowshoe experience. After about 1 km and 170 m climb you reach the Bielefelder Hütte where you can make yourself comfortable, enjoy the view and gather new strength with a Kaiserschmarrn. For those with more stamina, there is the option to continue to trudge up to the Schafer Kreuz. The path is relatively comfortable and climbs slightly up through the side of the mountain. When you arrive at the Schafer Kreuz you have a wonderful panoramic view and can take in the 360° panorama. For the descent take the same path back to the Bielefelder Hütte. Below the hut the route branches off to the right. Here you follow the slightly steeper path down until you get back to the beginning of the tour and follow the same way back to the Acherkogel cable car.

    Author’s recommendation

    Very nice snowshoe trail in a great winter landscape with three special highlights!
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    Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
    Update: August 13, 2024
    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,187 m
    Lowest point
    1,916 m
    Best time of year
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    Cardinal direction
    NESW

    Track types

    Dirt road 6.67%Forested/wild trail 2.30%Path 29.42%Unknown 61.61%
    Dirt road
    0.4 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.1 km
    Path
    1.6 km
    Unknown
    3.4 km
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    Safety information

    Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html &  https://avalanche-report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07?lang=de

    Tips and suggestions

    www.oetz.com

    Start

    Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.212332, 10.931270
    DMS
    47°12'44.4"N 10°55'52.6"E
    UTM
    32T 646241 5230569
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    Destination

    Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Take the Acherkogelbahn in Oetz which will bring you to the Hochoetz ski region. The beautiful, signposted snowshoe trail starts just below the panoramic restaurant (2020 m). The trail goes past the “Roten Wandl”. From there the trail leads slightly downhill, away from the piste, through the forest and crosses just below the Brunnenkopf lift through the snowy winter forest to the Acherkogelblick viewing platform. The impressive view of the Acherkogel invites you to linger. The next part of the snowshoe trail is more demanding and requires a certain level of snowshoe experience. After about 1 km and 170 m climb you reach the Bielefelder Hütte where you can make yourself comfortable, enjoy the view and gather new strength with a Kaiserschmarrn. For those with more stamina, there is the option to continue to trudge up to the Schafer Kreuz. The path is relatively comfortable and climbs slightly up through the side of the mountain. When you arrive at the Schafer Kreuz you have a wonderful panoramic view and can take in the 360° panorama. For the descent take the same path back to the Bielefelder Hütte. Below the hut the route branches off to the right. Here you follow the slightly steeper path down until you get back to the beginning of the tour and follow the same way back to the Acherkogel cable car.

    Public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to Ötztal Bahnhof. At the train station you will find regular public transport or local taxi services, which will happily take you to your desired destination! The current bus timetable are available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

    Directions

    The Ötztal valley is located in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey by car leads you through the Inntal valley until you reach the start of Ötztal. Beside the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. To plan your journey we recommend using a route planner like: https://www.google.at/maps

    Parking

    The following parking options are available:

     Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the cable car, camping prohibited

    Parking next to the river (at the end of Oetz on the right hand side) – free of charge, but limited parking; camping prohibited

    Parking Oetz town center- parking fee

    Parking for several days': Parking Oetz town center, the ticket is available at the tourist office Oetz

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.212332, 10.931270
    DMS
    47°12'44.4"N 10°55'52.6"E
    UTM
    32T 646241 5230569
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Information Winter Oetz I available Information Oetz

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass #043 | Ötztaler Alpen Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, wind-, rain-, snow- and sunprotection, hat and gloves is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, awalking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

    Similar routes nearby

    • snowshoe trail viewing plattform Acherkogelblick
    • Snowshoe Trail Wesele Runde
    • Snowshoe Trail Bielefelder Hütte
    • Snow Shoe Trail Marlstein
    • Schneeschuh Trail Sattele
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    Status
    closed
    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.5 km
    Duration
    4:30 h
    Ascent
    423 m
    Descent
    423 m
    Highest point
    2,187 m
    Lowest point
    1,916 m
    Out and back Round trip Refreshment stops available Clear area Forest

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