Köfler Waalweg - Frischmann Hütte

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Tour data

11.33km

1,376 - 2,205m

Distance

946hm

950hm

Ascent

05:30h

Duration

Ötztal

Brief description

Köfels -> Köfler Scharte -> Waalweg -> Frischmann Hütte -> hintere Fundusalm -> Köfels

Difficulty

medium

Rating

Technique

Fitness

Landscape

Experience

Starting point

car park Köfels

Route

Expositurkirche Köfels Hl. Maria place of worship

0.1 km

Köfels village

0.2 km

Frischmannhütte alpine hut

6.0 km

Hintere Fundusalm alpine hut

7.9 km

Expositurkirche Köfels Hl. Maria place of worship

10.8 km

Köfels village

10.8 km

Best season

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Description

Start in the parking area of Köfels, proceed on the ascending hiking trail to "Köfler Schartle". On top you enjoy marvelous panoramic views of Fundustal valley and Ötztal. Continue along Waalweg (Europe's highest Waalweg Trail) towards Frischmannhütte. After a nice rest stop you walk back to the starting point past quaint Fundusalm.

Directions

Highest point

2,205 m

Endpoint

car park Köfels

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

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

Additional information

More information about hiking can be found here

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: fahrplan.vvt.at

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