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Zwieselbachalm - Niederthai
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NIEDERTHAI -> car park Sennhof -> Larstigalm -> Klein Horlachalm -> Groß Horlachalm -> Schweinfurter Hut -> ZWIESELBACHALM
easy
Distance 6.4 km
Duration2:20 h
Ascent514 m
Descent0 m
Highest point2,054 m
Lowest point1,540 m
The hike starts in Niederthai at the car park Sennhof (next to the Information office). From there you follow the always slightly rising forest path along the Horlachbach into the Horlachtal. After about an hour you reach the Larstigalm and walk comfortably past it. The path leads up a little steeper and then flat on to a bridge. There you either follow the forest path past the Klein Horlachalm and Groß Horlachalm or the narrow summer hiking trail directly in front of the bridge on the right through open terrain to the Schweinfurter hut. From there you walk into the Zwieselbachvalley and after about 20 minutes you reach the Zwieselbachalm. This Alm is not managed. You can still think about it, if you would like to stop on the Larstigalm, the Klein Hoarlachalm or the Schweinfurt hut when ascending or descending. From the starting point in Niederthai or for the way back, there are as an alternatively offer the two mountain trails Grastal- and Bergmahderweg.
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,054 m
Lowest point
1,540 m
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Track types
Dirt road 97.17%Forested/wild trail 2.82%
Dirt road
6.2 km
Forested/wild trail
0.2 km
Rest stops
Jausenstation LarstighofKleinhorlachalm
Zwieselbach Alm
Safety information
Easy hike; suitable for beginners and walkersPlease pay attention to the current weather report
Tips and suggestions
More information about hiking can be found here
Start
car park Sennhof
Coordinates:
DD
47.128361, 10.967659
DMS
47°07'42.1"N 10°58'03.6"E
UTM
32T 649231 5221306
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Destination
Zwieselbachalm
Turn-by-turn directions
The hike starts in Niederthai at the car park Sennhof (next to the Information office). From there you follow the always slightly rising forest path along the Horlachbach into the Horlachtal. After about an hour you reach the Larstigalm and walk comfortably past it. The path leads up a little steeper and then flat on to a bridge. There you either follow the forest path past the Klein Horlachalm and Groß Horlachalm or the narrow summer hiking trail directly in front of the bridge on the right through open terrain to the Schweinfurter hut. From there you walk into the Zwieselbachvalley and after about 20 minutes you reach the Zwieselbachalm.
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
In Niederthai the following parking facilities are available:- car park "Sennhof" | one day ticket for cars € 5,00, fee required from 7:00 am till 6:30 pm | the car park for people with handicap is free, please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car | Buses park for free
Coordinates
DD
47.128361, 10.967659
DMS
47°07'42.1"N 10°58'03.6"E
UTM
32T 649231 5221306
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Kompass Hiking map | scale: 1:35.000
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is not hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
6.4 km
Duration
2:20 h
Ascent
514 m
Highest point
2,054 m
Lowest point
1,540 m
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Linear route
Suitable for strollers
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