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Winter Hiking recommended route

winter round Oetz - Piburg 400

Winter Hiking · Oetz closed
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  • Eislaufen am Piburger See
    Eislaufen am Piburger See
    Photo: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz, Ötztal
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    ZENTRUMSPARKPLATZ OETZ -> Elsinger Weg -> Piburger See -> Piburg -> ZENTRUMSPARKPLATZ OETZ
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    moderate
    Distance 8 km
    2:30 h
    385 m
    385 m
    1,057 m
    769 m
    The starting point is the center car park in Oetz. First you walk along the river to the Brandach Bridge, cross it and follow the path to Kohlstatt. From here follow the signs to the Lake Piburger See. The left side of the lake is flat and also prepared in winter and is therefore easy to walk along. The Piburger See is a natural jewel, embedded in the Piburger See nature reserve. There are many stories surrounding the lake. In cold winters, the ice cover freezes completely and is prepared and released for ice skating. Follow the path up to the village of Piburg. Here you have the option to turn left and follow the path to Seejöchl. At Seejöchl you can see the winter landscape and the Piburger See below you from a bird's eye view.  Walk the same path back to Piburg and from there you follow the quiet state road back to Oetz.

    Author’s recommendation

    From Mid-December to Mid-April you can take the ski bus from Piburg back to Oetz. The bus runs 4 times a day, the time schedule you can find on www.oetz.com 
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    Author
    Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
    Update: August 13, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,057 m
    Lowest point
    769 m
    Best time of year
    Jan
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    Track types

    Asphalt 16.08%Dirt road 8.52%Forested/wild trail 19.08%Path 31.11%Road 23.69%Unknown 1.48%
    Asphalt
    1.3 km
    Dirt road
    0.7 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1.5 km
    Path
    2.5 km
    Road
    1.9 km
    Unknown
    0.1 km
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    Rest stops

    Gasthaus Seehäusl am Piburger See
    Hotel Seerose
    Restaurant Achwirt

    Safety information

    Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://avalanche-report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07?lang=de

    Start

    Oetz Zentrumsparkplatz
    Coordinates:
    DD
    47.202077, 10.897746
    DMS
    47°12'07.5"N 10°53'51.9"E
    UTM
    32T 643730 5229367
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    Destination

    Oetz Zentrumsparkplatz

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The starting point is the center car park in Oetz. First you walk along the river to the Brandach Bridge, cross it and follow the path to Kohlstatt. From here follow the signs to the Lake Piburger See. The left side of the lake is flat and also prepared in winter and is therefore easy to walk along. The Piburger See is a natural jewel, embedded in the Piburger See nature reserve. There are many stories surrounding the lake. In cold winters, the ice cover freezes completely and is prepared and released for ice skating. Follow the path up to the village of Piburg. Here you have the option to turn left and follow the path to Seejöchl. At Seejöchl you can see the winter landscape and the Piburger See below you from a bird's eye view.  Walk the same path back to Piburg and from there you follow the quiet state road back to Oetz.

    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:
    • Parking Oetz town center- parking fee
    • Parking next to the river (at the end of Oetz on the right hand side) – free of charge, but limited parking; camping prohibited
    • Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
    • Parking at night during several days' tours: Parking Oetz town center, the ticket is available at the tourist office Oetz.

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.202077, 10.897746
    DMS
    47°12'07.5"N 10°53'51.9"E
    UTM
    32T 643730 5229367
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Information Winter Oetz I available Information Oetz

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass #43 | Ötztaler Alpen, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000

    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.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Winterweg Wellerbrücke 403
    • Winterrunde Sautens 401
    • Seejöchlround
    • Winter round Ebele 406
    • Winter path Habichersee 405
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    Status
    closed
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8 km
    Duration
    2:30 h
    Ascent
    385 m
    Descent
    385 m
    Highest point
    1,057 m
    Lowest point
    769 m
    Round trip Refreshment stops available Family-friendly

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