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Hiking Trail recommended route

Gehsteigalm - Umhausen

Hiking Trail · Umhausen
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    TUMPEN -> car park elementary school -> "Grube" -> crossroads -> Vordere Tumpenalm -> GEHSTEIGALM
    easy
    Distance 9.7 km
    4:00 h
    1,039 m
    68 m
    1,901 m
    925 m
    From the car park of the elementary school in Tumpen follow the road towards "Grube" - then turn to the left and follow the forest path further upwards passing the Tumpener waterfall. At the last crossroads, turn left towards the "Vordere Tumpenalm" and "Gehsteigalm". Shortly before the Vordere Tumpenalm, the forest path continues to the left, until you reach the Gehsteigalm (not managed). The small rustic mountain hut, which has been lovingly cared for several generations, not only impresses visually - the view of the surrounding peaks of the Ötztal and Stubai Alps is also enchanting.

     

    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,901 m
    Lowest point
    925 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 5.30%Forested/wild trail 94.66%Path 0.02%
    Asphalt
    0.5 km
    Forested/wild trail
    9.2 km
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    Safety information

    Easy hike; suitable for beginners and walkers.

    Please pay attention to the current weather report

     

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about hiking can be found here

    Start

    car park elementary school in Tumpen
    Coordinates:
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    47.175022, 10.909207
    DMS
    47°10'30.1"N 10°54'33.1"E
    UTM
    32T 644671 5226382
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    Destination

    Gehsteigalm

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From the car park of the elementary school in Tumpen follow the road towards "Grube" - then turn to the left and follow the forest path further upwards passing the Tumpener waterfall. At the last crossroads, turn left towards the "Vordere Tumpenalm" and "Gehsteigalm". Shortly before the Vordere Tumpenalm, the forest path continues to the left, until you reach the Gehsteigalm (not managed).

     

    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 Tumpen the following parking facilities are available:
    • car park at the elementary school | free of charge

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.175022, 10.909207
    DMS
    47°10'30.1"N 10°54'33.1"E
    UTM
    32T 644671 5226382
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    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. 

     

    Similar routes nearby

    • Hintere Tumpenalm - Umhausen
    • Vordere Tumpenalm - Umhausen
    • Armelen Hut - Umhausen/Tumpen
    • Talblick Umhausen - Umhausen/Tumpen
    • Hüttenwandern am Ötztal Trek
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9.7 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    1,039 m
    Descent
    68 m
    Highest point
    1,901 m
    Lowest point
    925 m
    Scenic Linear route Family-friendly

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