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Hiking Routes & Tours

Hiking Trail recommended route

waal path Fundus valley - Umhausen

Hiking Trail · Umhausen
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  • Frischmannhütte
    Frischmannhütte
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HINTERE FUNDUSALM -> Frischmannhut -> Köfler waal path -> Köfler Scharte -> HINTERE FUNDUSALM
moderate
Distance 6 km
2:03 h
255 m
255 m
2,208 m
1,953 m
The hut-taxi takes you from Umhausen to the Hintere Fundusalm. The loneliness and the beauty of nature can be wonderfully enjoyed here. Green meadows and the crystal-clear Fundussee invite you to linger on a hot summer's day. There begins the trail to the Frischmannhut. Then the circular trail leads in the direction of Schwarze Wand and over the Köfler waal path, which is probably unique because of its exposed position above the tree line and the terrain (more than 50% consists of primary rocks) up to the Köfler Scharte at 2,084 m above sea level. From the saddle, a short path leads down to the Hintere Fundusalm, where you can again take the return trip to Umhausen by taxi. If you are still fit and you want to, you can walk down the wide forest path to Umhausen - walking time about two hours.

 

Author’s recommendation

Köfler Jochwaal - This irrigation system was built in the middle of the 15th century to make better use of the fields and meadows.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
2,208 m
Lowest point
1,953 m
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Track types

Dirt road 30.76%Path 69.22%
Dirt road
1.9 km
Path
4.2 km
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Safety information

 

Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipmend (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report

Tips and hints

More information about hiking can be found here

Start

Hintere Fundusalm
Coordinates:
DD
47.112830, 10.891340
DMS
47°06'46.2"N 10°53'28.8"E
UTM
32T 643485 5219438
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Destination

Hintere Fundusalm

Turn-by-turn directions

The hut-taxi takes you from Umhausen to the Hintere Fundusalm. There begins the trail to the Frischmannhut. Then the circular trail leads in the direction of Schwarze Wand and over the Köfler waal path, which is probably unique because of its exposed position above the tree line and the terrain (more than 50% consists of primary rocks) up to the Köfler Scharte at 2,084 m above sea level. From the saddle, a short path leads down to the Hintere Fundusalm, where you can again take the return trip to Umhausen by taxi.

Public transport

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://fahrplan.vvt.at

 

 

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

 

 

Parking

In Umhausen the following parking facilities are available:
  • car park "Mure" | free of charge

 

Coordinates

DD
47.112830, 10.891340
DMS
47°06'46.2"N 10°53'28.8"E
UTM
32T 643485 5219438
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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 not hut on the way a snack and enough to drink. 

 

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6 km
Duration
2:03 h
Ascent
255 m
Descent
255 m
Highest point
2,208 m
Lowest point
1,953 m
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