Tauferberg Loop Trail - Niederthai 327
Winter Hiking
· Umhausen
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NORDIC SPORTS ARENA->Tauferberg Loop->Mauslasattel->NORDIC SPORTS ARENA
moderate
Distance 3.4 km
Duration2:00 h
Ascent121 m
Descent121 m
Highest point1,685 m
Lowest point1,564 m
This hike starts at the car park Nordic Sports Arena in Niederthai. From there you walk along the winter hiking trail towards Tellerboden. You turn left into the signposted "Tauferbergrundgang" forest trail after about 50 meters and follow the forest path until you reach the next branch-off. Always keep to the right and continue along the forest route until it joins a narrow footpath. The snowshoe tour starts right here. Continue through the wooded area of Tauferbergwald towards Mauslasattel. From there the wide forest trail takes you back down to the football field and starting point of the snowshoe hiking tour.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,685 m
Lowest point
1,564 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt 6.36%Forested/wild trail 51.93%Path 41.69%
Asphalt
0.2 km
Forested/wild trail
1.8 km
Path
1.4 km
Safety information
Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latestThe Ötztal Tourismus team will be happy to inform you personally about the nature of the winter hiking trails.
Oetztal Tourism, T +43 5 72 00 400, umhausen@oetztal.com
Tips and suggestions
More information about winter hiking can be found hereStart
Nordic Sports Arena Niederthai
Coordinates:
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47.120714, 10.964509
DMS
47°07'14.6"N 10°57'52.2"E
UTM
32T 649014 5220451
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Destination
Nordic Sports Arena Niederthai
Turn-by-turn directions
This hike starts at the car park Nordic Sports Arena in Niederthai. From there you walk along the winter hiking trail towards Tellerboden. You turn left into the signposted "Tauferbergrundgang" forest trail after about 50 meters and follow the forest path until you reach the next branch-off. Always keep to the right and continue along the forest route until it joins a narrow footpath. The snowshoe tour starts right here. Continue through the wooded area of Tauferbergwald towards Mauslasattel. From there the wide forest trail takes you back down to the football field and starting point of the snowshoe hiking tour.
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 out local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.atDirections
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 vallly 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 Niederthai:- car park Nordic Sports Arena Niederthai | chargeable € 5,00 per day | The car park for people with handicap is free - please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car. Buses park for free
Coordinates
DD
47.120714, 10.964509
DMS
47°07'14.6"N 10°57'52.2"E
UTM
32T 649014 5220451
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Author’s map recommendations
hiking map Umhausen-Niederthai
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, wind-, rain-, snow- and sun protection, hat and gloves 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.Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
3.4 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
121 m
Descent
121 m
Highest point
1,685 m
Lowest point
1,564 m
Round trip
Family-friendly
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