Back to overview
Winter Hiking recommended route

Winter hiking path Steinmannbahn - Schönwies hut

Winter Hiking · Gurgl closed
Logo Ötztal
Responsible for this content
 Ötztal Verified partner 
  • Schönwieshütte
    Schönwieshütte
    Photo: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal
Hint

Explanation

Selected alternatives for you
    STEINMANNBAHN -> SCHÖNWIESHUT
    closed
    easy
    Distance 1.2 km
    0:30 h
    33 m
    6 m
    2,264 m
    2,231 m
    The winter hiking path starts at the top station of the Steinmannbahn chairlift. From there an easy path is leading to the Schönwieshut. Ascent of roughly 35 height metres.
    Profile picture of Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl
    Author
    Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl
    Update: May 16, 2024
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,264 m
    Lowest point
    2,231 m
    Best time of year
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Track types

    Asphalt 4.50%Forested/wild trail 95.51%
    Asphalt
    0.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1.1 km
    Show elevation profile

    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]

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about winter hiking paths are here.

    Start

    Steinmannbahn
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.854992, 11.020643
    DMS
    46°51'18.0"N 11°01'14.3"E
    UTM
    32T 654033 5191032
    w3w 
    ///eeriness.chemicals.bound

    Destination

    Schönwies hut.

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The winter hiking path starts at the top station of the Steinmannbahn chairlift. From there an easy path is leading to the Schönwieshut. Ascent of roughly 40 height metres.

    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 

    Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl, chargeable

    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

    DD
    46.854992, 11.020643
    DMS
    46°51'18.0"N 11°01'14.3"E
    UTM
    32T 654033 5191032
    w3w 
    ///eeriness.chemicals.bound
    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. 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

    • Hohe Mut Saddle 11
    • Winter hiking path Obergurgl | Section #8 - Mahdstuhl
    • Winter hiking path Obergurgl | Section #7 - Children's Area
    • Zirben Alm 10
    • Ochsenkopf trail 7
     These suggestions were generated by our system
    Status
    closed
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    1.2 km
    Duration
    0:30 h
    Ascent
    33 m
    Descent
    6 m
    Highest point
    2,264 m
    Lowest point
    2,231 m
    Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cableway ascent/descent Dog-friendly Insider tip Groomed snow

    Statistics

    • Content
    • Show images Hide images
    Features
    Maps and trails
    10 Waypoints
    Nothing selected - click and drag in the elevation profile to zoom
    Distance
    Duration
    Ascent
    Descent
    Elevation profile