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Hiking Trail recommended route

Grastalsee - Niederthai

Hiking Trail · Umhausen
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    CAR PARK SENNHOF->Hotel Falknerhof->Grastal->GRASTALSEE
    moderate
    Distance 9.6 km
    3:00 h
    1,005 m
    652 m
    2,545 m
    1,540 m
    Walk along the broad Grastalweg trail in direction Grastalfeld. The path narrows at its end and becomes steeper. Afterwards you continue through the wide open valley of Grastal towards lake Grastalsee. The last ascent to the lake is a bit steeper - great place to while away the day.

     

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,545 m
    Lowest point
    1,540 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 6.01%Dirt road 1.10%Forested/wild trail 0.03%Path 92.84%
    Asphalt
    0.6 km
    Dirt road
    0.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0 km
    Path
    8.9 km
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    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

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about hiking can be found here 

    Start

    car park Sennhof
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.128364, 10.967665
    DMS
    47°07'42.1"N 10°58'03.6"E
    UTM
    32T 649232 5221307
    w3w 
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    Destination

    Grastalsee

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Walk along the broad Grastalweg trail in direction Grastalfeld. The path narrows at its end and becomes steeper. Afterwards you continue through the wide open valley of Grastal towards lake Grastalsee. The last ascent to the lake is a bit steeper.

    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 in Niederthai:
    • 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
    47.128364, 10.967665
    DMS
    47°07'42.1"N 10°58'03.6"E
    UTM
    32T 649232 5221307
    w3w 
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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 no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9.6 km
    Duration
    3:00 h
    Ascent
    1,005 m
    Descent
    652 m
    Highest point
    2,545 m
    Lowest point
    1,540 m
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