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Schönwies hut | Section #1: Zirbenalm - Zirbenwald

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    ZIRBENALM -> ZIRBENWALD
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    Distance 1.1 km
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    A nice hiking path with moderate climb starts at the Zirbenalm through the centuries-old Zirbenwald forest. An easy going snow shoe hike for the whole family.

    Attention! The winter hiking trail is not groomed. We recommend this tour only with poles and spikes/rugs or with snowshoes.

     

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    Update: December 14, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    2,053 m
    Lowest point
    1,949 m

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    Asphalt 1.87%Forested/wild trail 8.12%Path 90%
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    Rest stops

    Nederhütte
    Zirben Alm

    Safety information

    Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/  & https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest.

    The Ötztal Tourismus team will be happy to inform you personally about the nature of the winter hiking trails.

    Oetztal tourism: T +43 5 72 00 100 | [email protected]

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    A nice hiking path with moderate climb starts at the Zirbenalm through the centuries-old Zirbenwald forest. An easy going snow shoe hike for the whole family.

    Attention! The winter hiking trail is not groomed. We recommend this tour only with poles and spikes/rugs or with snowshoes.

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    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 Gurgl: 

     

    Parking garage (center of Obergurgl), chargeable | € 2,00/hour

    Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl, chargeable | € 2,00/hour

    Parking Hochgurglbahn valley station, free of charge - no parking at night

    Parking Top Mountain Crosspoint, free of charge

    Parking Hochgurgl, free of charge (very small parking)

    Coordinates

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    46.861959, 11.018224
    DMS
    46°51'43.1"N 11°01'05.6"E
    UTM
    32T 653829 5191801
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, is for all hikes and tours necessary. 

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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    1.1 km
    Duration
    0:45 h
    Ascent
    105 m
    Highest point
    2,053 m
    Lowest point
    1,949 m
    Linear route Scenic Family-friendly Forest

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