Hemerkogel - Niederthai
Hiking Trail
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CAR PARK LEHEN -> Hemerach hut -> Hemerkogel -> Grastalsee -> Grastal -> car park Sennhof -> CAR PARK LEHEN
difficult
Distance 13.4 km
Duration7:00 h
Ascent1,240 m
Descent1,231 m
Highest point2,732 m
Lowest point1,540 m
The hiking starts by the car park Lehen in Niederthai. From there you walk in the direction to "Wiesle", but than you walk to the "untere und obere Hemerach hut". You pass the huts and walk to the Hemerkogel. On the top you have a amazing view. If you want to walk the same way back or the the grastal lake. From there you walk through the valley back to Niederthai.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,732 m
Lowest point
1,540 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt 7.92%Dirt road 5.55%Forested/wild trail 5.84%Path 80.67%
Asphalt
1.1 km
Dirt road
0.7 km
Forested/wild trail
0.8 km
Path
10.8 km
Rest stops
Schweinfurter HutZwieselbach Alm
Safety information
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
Tips and hints
More information about hiking can be found hereStart
car park "Lehen" (1,563 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.120880, 10.966111
DMS
47°07'15.2"N 10°57'58.0"E
UTM
32T 649135 5220472
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Destination
car park "Lehen"
Turn-by-turn directions
The hiking starts by the car park Lehen in Niederthai. From there you walk in the direction to "Wiesle", but than you walk to the "untere und obere Hemerach hut". You pass the huts and walk to the Hemerkogel. If you want to walk the same way back or the the grastal lake. From there you walk through the valley back to Niederthai.
Public transport
Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Bahnhof ÖTZTAL. 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.atBy road
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 "Lehen" (football field Niederthai) | one day ticket for cars € 5,00 | the car park for people with handicap is free, please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car
Coordinates
DD
47.120880, 10.966111
DMS
47°07'15.2"N 10°57'58.0"E
UTM
32T 649135 5220472
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
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 drinkDifficulty
difficult
Distance
13.4 km
Duration
7:00 h
Ascent
1,240 m
Descent
1,231 m
Highest point
2,732 m
Lowest point
1,540 m
Circular route
Scenic
Summit route
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