Ötztal Trek Stage 4

Route: climbing, footpath, route Requirements: stability, dizziness, condition, high alpine experience; Mountain path black, intermittent alpine route Difficulties: Passage at the Bachfallferner (in each case columns); Mountain guide recommended Equipment: normal hiking equipment, (depending on the circumstances) pimples, crampons; in any case rope; Huts: Winnebachsee Hut, Vordere Sulztalalm Hut (no overnight stay), Amberger Hut Acess / exit point: from Gries im Sulztal (municipality of Längenfeld) to the Winnebachsee hut (about 2.25 h ascent, about 1.75 h descent);
from Gries in the Sulztal (municipality of Längenfeld) to the Amberger Hütte (about 2 h ascent, about 1.5 h descent)

ACROSS GLACIERS, RIDGES AND STEEP SLOPES

From Winnebachseehütte the climbing trail leads in switch backs up to thepeak of Ernst-Riml-Spitze. Right before you reach the glacier fields of Bachfallenferner you climb the steeply winding route along the glacier moraine. The view of Bachfallenferner glacier and the crossing itself are really amazing. The almost level path becomes a bit steeper up to the ridge of Gaislehnscharte, the highest point. A short climb awaits you but you will be rewarded with aweinspiring vistas. Steep descent through Schrankar down to Hinteres Sulztal valley and Amberger Hütte.

Längenfeldl is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps