Alpine Pastures & Mountain Huts
Great hiking enjoyment
Splendid walking and hiking amid Ötztal's clear mountain air makes both hungry and thirsty. Mountain fans can choose from myriad snack stations, mountain inns and quaint huts where mouth-watering Tirolean delights are served during or after an adventurous hike. Genuine Alpine hospitality in a quaint atmosphere add to a memorable day. Hello and "Griaß enk" to the Ötztal Alps!
Alpine Pastures & Mountain Huts Overview
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Jausenstation Farst
alpine dairy/snack bar
Located above the legendary Engelswand rock face, is one of Ötztal´s oldest settlements. A fantastic panoramic view and hearty hospitality at the mountain inn expected you.
Hiking path:
Parking: parking lot Mure Umhausen
From there you hike through the meadow to the mountain´s foothill und further winding trail up to Ötztal´s Eyrie.
Duration: approx. 1.5 hour
Altitude gain: 450
Return: same route
whole-time warm meal
mountain breakfast on request
"Ötztal´s Eyrie"
located above the legendary Engelswand rock face
Erlanger Hütte
Hütten , Austrian cuisine , regional cuisine
Beautiful mountain hut with traditional flair, homely wooden parlor, wood-fired stove. Excellent Tirolean meals. Wonderful high Alpine location right next to Wettersee mountain lake
Hiking paths:
from Umhausen (1031 m) approx. 5 h via Vordere Leierstalalm (1798 m) along a new trail (landslide!)
or by taxi to the trail below Vordere Leierstalalm - approx. 2.5 h
from Tumpen (937 m) via Gehsteigalm (200 m), approx. 5 h
or by taxi to Gehsteigalm, approx. 3 h
from Roppen/Oberinntal (706 m) approx. 2 h to serviced Maisalm (1634 m, privately owned), then on Forchheimer trail, approx. 6 h
Taxi Scharfetter, Phone +43 (0) 5255 5858
Peak Tours: Wildgrat, Kreuzjöchlspitze, Fundusfeiler
Crossings: Ludwigsburger Hütte, Frischmannhütte, Hochzeigerhaus
beds (8)
mattresses (40)
Tirolean cooking using regional ingredients
specialty: lamb roast, ragout of wild goat
Member of DAV campaign "Taste of the Mountains"
Kleinhorlachalm
home cooking , regional cuisine , alpine dairy/snack bar
The Kleinhorlachalm lies below the Schweinfurter Hütte in the middle of the Ötztal mountains. Magnificent panorama view, treat and nature.
Hiking path:
Parking: parking lot Sennhof Niederthai (next to the Information office)
Start the hike at parking lot Sennhof in Niederthai. Follow the forest trail along Horlach Brook into Horlachtal, past the mountain hut of Larstigalm and further to the Kleinhorlachalm.
Altitude gain: 370
Duration: 1,5 hours (up & down 3 hours)
Return: same route, from the Larstigalm "Bergmahder trail or Grastal trail" possible
whole-time hot meal
Ötztaler specialities
cozy and small hut
hiking trail suitable for baby carriages
Restaurant Kneipphäusl
restaurant , Austrian cuisine , home cooking , regional cuisine , alpine dairy/snack bar
The Kneipphäusl at the Bishop Square in Umhausen is an ideal destination in the Ötztal, whether as a walker or just passing through on the Timmelsjoch to or from South Tyrol. Well worth a visit in the quaint, cozy room, lovingly constructed from a 200 year old farm barn in Tyrolean style.
The kitchen offers Tyrolean fare, Ötztal delicacies, fresh - homemade apple strudel, ice cream, and much more.
As a special highlight of fresh pork knuckles are available from the grill!
Vordere Tumpenalm
Austrian cuisine , regional cuisine , alpine dairy/snack bar
The Vordere Tumpenalm lies at an altitude of 1.831 meters, surrounded by lash green meadows and the Ötztal mountains.
Hiking path:
Parking: parking lot at the elementary school
Trailhead of this tour is Tumpen´s elementary school. Follow the asphalt road in direction of Grube - turn left into the forest trail leading up to the Tumpen waterfall. Take the trail on the left towards Gehsteig Alm and Vordere Tumpener Alm as soon as you reach the last junction. The path on the right takes you to Armelen Hütte.
Altitude gain: 908
Duration: 2 hours (up and down 4 hours)
Return: same route or a mountain tour to the "Ersten Karkopf" an further to the Armelen Hut and back to Tumpen
whole-time hot meal
regional and tyrolean specialities
overnight stay: 1 Hut for 4 person
Dogs allowable - on request
Larstigalm
Austrian cuisine , regional cuisine , alpine dairy/snack bar
The Larstigalm lies at an altitude of 1.777 meters, surrounded by lash green meadows and the Ötztal mountains. On the sun terrace and in the old dining room you will be spoiled with austrian and tyrolean specialities. A unforgettable experience for families.
Hiking path:
Parking: parking lot Sennhof Niederthai (next to the information office)
From there you walk along the right shores of Horlachbach river on a moderately ascending forest trail towards the Larstigalm.
Alternative from the parking lot Sennhof in Niederthai or the hiking trail back from the Larstigalm to Niederthai: "Bergmahder trail (sunny trail) or Grastal trail"
Altitude gain: 232
Duration: 1 hour (up and down 2 hours)
Return: same route, Bergmahder trail or Grastal trail
whole-time hot meal
dumpling specialities
own farm produce
daily fresh milk
playground and petting zoo
hiking trail suitable for baby carriages
toboggan rental in winter € 3.00
groups on request
Zwieselbach Alm
alpine dairy/snack bar
The Zwieselbachalm lies a piece behind the Schweinfurter Hut, in the middle of the Ötztal mountains.
Hiking path:
Parking: parking lot Sennhof Niederthai (next to the Information office)
Start the hike at parking lot Sennhof in Niederthai. Follow the forest trail along Horlach Brook into Horlachtal, past the mountain huts of Larstigalm, Kleinhorlachalm, Großhorlachalm and Schweinfurter Hütte further to the Zwieselbachalm.
Altitude gain: 513
Duration: 2,5 hours (up & down 4,5 hours)
Return: same route, from the Larstigalm "Bergmahder trail or Grastal trail" possible
Frischmannhütte
Hütten , Austrian cuisine , regional cuisine
The Frischmann Hut lies at an altitude of 2.192 meters in the middle of the Ötztal mountains and near the mountain "Fundusfeiler". She is a favored alpine and mountain hut.
Breakfast:
Saturday and Sunday: breakfast with an amazing view
Registration: +43 664 1134 445
Hiking paths:
from Umhausen (1031 m) to the Hintere Fundusalm and further to the Frischmann Hut - approx. 3,5 h or by taxi to Hintere Fundusalm, approx. 30 minutes or
from Köfels (1.401 m) to the Köfler Scharte and through the "Köfler Jochwaal" to the Frischmann Hut, approx. 4 h
Taxi Scharfetter, Phone +43 (0) 5255 5858
Peak Tours: Fundusfeiler, Felderjöchl, Blockkogel
Crossings: Erlanger Hütte
beds (14)
mattresses (32)
traditional Tyrolean and Ötztaler cuisine
Vordere Leierstalalm
alpine dairy/snack bar
The Vordere Leierstalalm lies at an altitude of 1.798 meters in the middle of the Ötztal mountains.
Hiking paths:
from Umhausen (1031 m) to the Vorderer Leierstalalm approx. 3 h or by taxi to Vordere Leierstalalm
Taxi Scharfetter, Phone +43 (0) 5255 5858
Peak Tours: Erlanger Hütte, Wildgrat
ONLY drinks
Jausenstation Edelweiß
Austrian cuisine , non-smoking locale , regional cuisine , alpine dairy/snack bar
In the guest room or on the sun terrace, with a wonderful view of the Ötztaler mountain, you will be spoiled with a bourgeois cuisine, snacks and refreshing drinks, as well as products from your own agriculture.
To the Jausenstation:
for families easily accessible by car
hiking tour to the Wurzbergalm, Duration: approx. 1 hour
starting point from many hiking and mountain trails
Open year round, no closing day
whole-time hot meal
traditional cooking, snacks and refresh-ments
mountain breakfast
products from own farming
fresh trout
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