Hemerkogel 2.759m - Umhausen-Niederthai

Name: Hemerkogel 2.759m - Umhausen-Niederthai
Rating: 5

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Tour data

4.91km

1,564 - 2,735m

Distance

1,177hm

13hm

Ascent

03:30h

Duration

Ötztal

Brief description

CAR PARK HAMLET LEHEN->Hemerachalm->Hemerkogel->Grastalsee->Grastal->CAR PARK HAMLET SENNHOF (next to the information Niederthai)

Difficulty

difficult

Rating

Technique

Fitness

Landscape

Experience

Starting point

car park Lehen

Route

Lehen hamlet

Hemerkogel (2,759 m)peak

4.8 km

Best season

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Description

Walk from Niederthai via the sports field in the direction of Wiesle. At the height of Mauslassattel you take the footpath on the right hand side, leading through Hemerwald forest to Untere Hemerachalm. Proceed to Obere Hemerachalm towards the timber line and a rock-strewn area. The last steep ascent to the peak ridge is quite challenging before you reach the summit cross. Descend on the same route. Very sporty hikers (enough time required!) can try the route via Hemerachscharte col down to lake Grastalsee. Continue towards the upper valley through Grastal. Important: this alternative tour takes another 4-5 hours!

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Highest point

2,735 m

Endpoint

Hemerkogel

Height profile

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.

Safety instructions

For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted;

Very good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, good weather conditions recommended.

Please pay attention to the current weather report:

https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

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.

Public transportation

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://fahplan.vvt.at

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