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Panorama Trail - Längenfeld/Gries

Alpine Tour · Laengenfeld
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    GRIES -> Winnebach -> Winnebachseehütte -> Zwieselbachjoch -> Schweinfurter Hütte -> Larstigalm -> NIEDERTHAI
    moderate
    Distance 20.9 km
    8:00 h
    1,308 m
    1,330 m
    2,871 m
    1,541 m
    Several years ago, this march was run once a year in one day. We recommend combining this tour with a wonderful view with a cabin overnight stay. From the parking lot at the end of Gries follow the road to the hamlet Winnebach to take the trail direction Winnebachseehütte. Soon the trail leads out of the forest past numerous avalanche strokes. The well-laid path winds up steeply at the end up to the Winnebachseehütte which is reached after about 2 hours walking time. After a breather or overnight stay you follow the path behind the hut by the lake through meadows direction Zwieselbachjoch. The ascent to the yoke runs over partly rocky terrain. The descent to Schweinfurterhütte (overnight) leads through the Zwieselbachtal. The way there is well marked - but leads at the beginning over a lot of boulders and boulders. The destination in Niederthai which can be reached on a wide forest path, is now about 2 hours walk away.

     

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    If you're lucky you can catch a few groundhogs on the way through the Zwieselbachtal.
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    Update: March 19, 2024
    Difficulty
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    Rest stops

    Schweinfurter Hut
    Kleinhorlachalm
    Winnebachseehütte
    Zwieselbach Alm

    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:

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The trailhead is in Gries. A lovely, ascending walking path leads to Winnebachseehütte (about 2 hours) and further on to the ridge of Zwieselbachjoch (about 1.5 hours) on rocky terrain. Scenic Zwieselbachtal valley takes you to Schweinfurter Hütte (about 2 hours). Then descend on a broad forest trail to Niederthai (about 2 hours).

     

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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:

    Gries at the end of the village - (chargeable)

     

    Coordinates

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    47.071142, 11.018684
    DMS
    47°04'16.1"N 11°01'07.3"E
    UTM
    32T 653265 5215047
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

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

     

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    20.9 km
    Duration
    8:00 h
    Ascent
    1,308 m
    Descent
    1,330 m
    Highest point
    2,871 m
    Lowest point
    1,541 m
    Multi-stage route Scenic Refreshment stops available Linear route Exposed sections

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