Tipp! Schaferkreuz special sun down experience
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ACHERKOGELBAHN BERGSTATION --> Schaferkreuz --> ACHERKOGELBAHN BERGSTATION
easy
Distance 2.2 km
Duration1:00 h
Ascent173 m
Descent173 m
Highest point2,190 m
Lowest point2,017 m
The starting point of this short hike to the “Schaferkreuz” is the Acherkogelbahn mountain station. From here you walk straight ahead until you reach a narrow path which leads slightly right and uphill. After approximately 250m you come to a wide forest path, which you leave after 60 meters and meander up the next narrow path. After approximately 300 m you will reach a junction. Here you follow the path to your left. This path traverses comfortably upwards and opens a fantastic view over the Ötztal Alps and the Mieminger mountain chain. After around 400 carefree meters you reach the Schaferkreuz, where you, once again, can enjoy the stunning panorama to the fullest. If you lucky you can experience a spectacular sky at dusk. Definitely worth having a go.
The descent follows the same route back downwards.
Author’s recommendation
Take advantage of the sunset rides and experience impressive celestial beauty during twilight.
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Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
Update: September 04, 2024
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,190 m
Lowest point
2,017 m
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Track types
Dirt road 9.51%Forested/wild trail 42.01%Path 46.60%Unknown 1.86%
Dirt road
0.2 km
Forested/wild trail
0.9 km
Path
1 km
Unknown
0 km
Rest stops
Panoramarestaurant HochoetzChrystal bar Hochoetz
Bielefelder Hütte
Safety information
Easy to moderate trail; suitable for beginners. Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.htmlTips and suggestions
More information about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Bergstation Acherkogelbahn
Coordinates:
DD
47.212238, 10.932196
DMS
47°12'44.1"N 10°55'55.9"E
UTM
32T 646311 5230560
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Destination
Bergstation Acherkogelbahn
Turn-by-turn directions
The starting point of this short hike to the “Schaferkreuz” is the Acherkogelbahn mountain station. From here you walk straight ahead until you reach a narrow path which leads slightly right and uphill. After approximately 250m you come to a wide forest path, which you leave after 60 meters and meander up the next narrow path. After approximately 300 m you will reach a junction. Here you follow the path to your left. This path traverses comfortably upwards and opens a fantastic view over the Ötztal Alps and the Mieminger mountain chain. After around 400 carefree meters you reach the Schaferkreuz, where you, once again, can enjoy the stunning panorama to the fullest. If you lucky you can experience a spectacular sky at dusk. Definitely worth having a go.
The descent follows the same route back downwards.
Public transport
Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing train journey to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.atDirections
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 through the Ötztal. 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/mapsParking
Bei der Acherkogelbahn stehn Parkplätze zur Verfügung
Coordinates
DD
47.212238, 10.932196
DMS
47°12'44.1"N 10°55'55.9"E
UTM
32T 646311 5230560
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothing, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, gloves, first-aid kid, mobile phone and a walking map are for all hikes and tours recommended. If there is no hut on the way, we suggest to bring a snack and enough to drink.Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
2.2 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
173 m
Descent
173 m
Highest point
2,190 m
Lowest point
2,017 m
Out and back
Scenic
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