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Thematic Trail

Köfler Waalweg - Frischmann Hütte

Thematic Trail · Oetztal
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moderate
11.1 km
4:30 h
965 m
965 m
Start in the parking area of Köfels, proceed on the ascending hiking trail to "Köfler Schartle". On top you enjoy marvelous panoramic views of Fundustal valley and Ötztal. Continue along Waalweg (Europe's highest Waalweg Trail) towards Frischmannhütte. After a nice rest stop you walk back to the starting point past quaint Fundusalm.

 

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Author
Ötztal Tourismus 
Updated: July 30, 2018
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
2,208 m
Lowest point
1,376 m

Tips, hints and links

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

Start

Köfels Parkplatz (1,376 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.119410, 10.917290
DMS
47°07'09.9"N 10°55'02.2"E
UTM
32T 645436 5220217
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Destination

Frischmann Hütte

Turn-by-turn directions

Start in the parking area of Köfels, proceed on the ascending hiking trail to "Köfler Schartle". On top you enjoy marvelous panoramic views of Fundustal valley and Ötztal. Continue along Waalweg (Europe's highest Waalweg Trail) towards Frischmannhütte. After a nice rest stop you walk back to the starting point past quaint Fundusalm.

 

Note


all notes on protected areas

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

 

Getting there

Umhausen is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps

 

Parking

The following parking facilities are available in Umhausen:

Parking Köfels (payable)

Coordinates

DD
47.119410, 10.917290
DMS
47°07'09.9"N 10°55'02.2"E
UTM
32T 645436 5220217
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and possibly gloves. It is also important to have enough food, as well as a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.

 

Similar routes nearby

  • Water Walk Stuibenfall
  • Arzwinkel Waalweg
  • Around Umhausen
  • Mysteryway - Winkelbergsee - Längenfeld
  • Tauferberg forrest and Hoher Stein
  • Water Walk Brand/Burgstein - Längenfeld
  • Hochalmen Wanderweg- Längenfeld/Huben
 These suggestions were created automatically.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
11.1 km
Duration
4:30h
Ascent
965 m
Descent
965 m

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