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Culinary highlights
All the heart could possibly desire
Umhausen-Niederthai has a lot to offer when it comes to culinary highlights – ranging from old tyrolean inn to upscale restaurants. There is something for all tastes.
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
In the Pizzeria Castello you enjoy italien cuisine like pizza, salads, as well as kebab and burgers.
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"
Ötztal inn culture since 1790
Enjoy our tyrolean food and wine in one of our homely guest rooms or on our sun terrace - we offer fine local cuisine with a refined touch and a big selection of wines from Austria and South Tyrol and a changing daily menu.
The coffee in the VIVEA Gesundheitshotel lies a little above from Umhausen, surrounded by lash green meadows.
Magnificent panorama view from the sun terrace or the cozy hotel lounge and bar.
It should feel like a great family vacation and this atmosphere, we must always seek.
We spoil you with tyrolean and international delicacies, using many products from our local farms.
Hiking path:
Parking: parking lot Bischoffsplatz Umhausen
At the waterfall along the footpath, above Stuibenfall it’s about 5 mins. to the inn (paths no: 100, 21, 19)
Altitude gain: 400 m
Return: old road or forest trail - Höfle
12 double rooms with shower/WC
3 family apartments
regional meals
fresh trout
open all day
hot meals from 12 noon to 8.00 pm
Inn: old Tyrolean inn with sun terrace overlooking the Ötztal Alps, cosy parlors, wellness area. Family-friendly via ferrata next to the waterfall.
The Hintere Fundusalm lies at an altitude of 1.964 meters in the middle of the Ötztal mountains and near the mountain "Fundusfeiler".
Hiking paths:
from Umhausen (1031 m) to the Hintere Fundusalm approx. 3 h or by taxi to Hintere Fundusalm
from Köfels (1.401 m) to the Köfler Scharte and through the "Köfler Jochwaal" to the Frischmann Hut and further to the Huntere Fundusalm, approx. 4,5 h
Taxi Scharfetter, Phone +43 (0) 5255 5858
Peak Tours: Fundusfeiler, Felderjöchl, Blockkogel
Crossings: Erlanger Hütte
traditional Tyrolean and Ötztaler cuisine
sale from butter, butter milk, milk, cheese and more at the hut
The hiking tour to the Vordere Fundusalm (1.611 m) is approx. 2 h, but the hut is closed!
In the traditional Tyrolean style restaurant are no wishes left unfulfilled.
Allow yourself to be culinarily pampered nest to our open fireplace surrounded by a rustic atmosphere.
The restaurant is also very popular for family parties, weddings and other celebrations.
The family friendly Inn is on the edge of the forest in a quiet location. Your were spoiled with small snacks and drinks. In the summer, a large sun terrace awaits you with a beautiful view.
Experience authentic Austrian cuisine and find out how intensive nature can taste - here at the Falknerhof in Niederthai.
The kitchen team appreciates Tyrol's traditional cuisine and down-to-earth culture and looks forward to surprising you with delicacies from our forests, meadows, rivers and farms on a daily basis. Fresh alpine herbs meet regional products and creative art de cuisine. The result is the genuine taste of wild and untouched nature. During hunting seasons, you will additionally be surprised with tasty venison creations from our own hunting grounds.
In the Ristorante - Pizzeria "Route 59" you will be spoiled with italian specialties like pizza and pasta as well as various salad variations, meat and potato dishes, in a cozy atmosphere. Traditional ice-creams and desserts complete the delicious dishes.
Opening Hours:
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!
In the Gasthof Leiter's Hoamatl you enjoy in the a la carte restaurant or at the beautiful sun terrace, with a wonderful view to the Oetztal Alps and the glacier world, full-day Tyrolean cuisine and homemade cakes.
Perfect also for celebrations, company- and family celebrations.
During your leave may stop for refreshment in the traditional inn not miss. Enjoy the tyrolean good cuisine in the spacious dining room or in the local Zirbenstube. On hot days, attracting a shady garden.
Opening Hours: Today: 11:00 - 23:00
In the Café Tyrol you will be spoiled with home-made cakes, varied ice creams and small austrian specilities like bacon bread, toast, sour cheese and more.
Every day breakfast from 8:00 am till 9:30 pm possible.
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.
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
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
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
Open year round
Closed on Tueasday (year round)
whole-time warm meal
mountain breakfast on request
"Ötztal´s Eyrie"
located above the legendary Engelswand rock face
The Alpincenter - Gastro beim Grüner is located next to the Sport Grüner directly on the road
Small but fine restaurant, ice cream, cake and coffee directly on the sun terrace.
The family-run hotel is renowned for the hospitality of managers Brigitte and Hermann Falkner.
In the restaurant as well as on the sun terrace, with splendid views of the open countryside and mountain scenery, we spoil you with tyrolean, austrian and international cuisine.
Enjoy Italian delicacies, but also local traditional dishes, ice delicacies, homemade cakes and strudels in the pizzeria La Cascata at the lake in Umhausen. Whether a party or a romantic dinner - in our pizzeria you are right.
Let yourself be pampered by tyrolean delicacy and enjoy beautiful, sunny hours on our terrace or cozy get-together in our restaurant.
Hiking path:
Parking: parking lot Bischoffsplatz Umhausen
From there you hike along the hiking trail, past the Ötzi Village and Birds of Prey Park, approx. 30 minutes to the Waldcafé Stuböbele. Further to the Stuiben Falls - Tirol´s biggest Waterfall and via ferrata Stuibenfall
Altitude gain: 100
Return: same route or hiking trail "Steppsteig" - village/center - parking lot Bischoffsplatz
playground with a small water park
hut evenings and celebrations on request
groups from 10 person on request
climbing set rental € 19.00 per set and day
The Schweinfurter Hütte is located in the middle of the Ötztal mountains with a magnificent panorama view. The hut is very favored in summer for many mountain hiking tours and in the winter for ski mountaineering and snowshoe hiking.
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 and Großhorlachalm and further to the Schweinfurter Hütte.
Altitude gain: 500
Duration: 2 hours (up & down 4 hours)
Return: same route, from the Larstigalm "Bergmahder trail or Grastal trail" possible
whole-time hot meal
tyrolean cooking, daily fresh strudel and cakes
dorms and mattress dorm
hiking trail suitable for baby carriages
toboggan rental in winter off € 3.00
hut evenings and celebrations on request
The family-run inn is especially distinguished by the hospitality ot the Kuen family.
To the Alpengasthof:
for families easily accessible by car
Hiking tour to the "Wurzbergalm", Duration: approx. 1 hour
starting point of many hiking and mountain tours
whole-time hot meals
traditional tyrolean and austrian specialities
vegetarian cuisine
homemade products
The inn: The inn offers traditional, typical Austrian-, Tyrolean- and Vegetarian meals with fresh farm produce.
In the assortment you will find a variety of different bread varieties, snacks and special products. You can also enjoy traditional delicacy from the pastry shop.
We are a family-run hotel and see to our guest´s well-being individually and enthusiastically. In our á la carte Restaurant we spoil you with traditional tyrolean and austrian cuisine, as well as international cuisine with fresh and regional products.
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
Yannick will show you the Ötztaler Brauhaus und different things about beer. Enjoy the tyrolean and the french kitchen.
In the assortment you will find a variety of different bread varieties, snacks and special products. You can also enjoy traditional delicacy from the pastry shop.
What is good for the soul, should also find a fine spot in the stomach. Finally, the taste wines should be rewarded.
At the Bichl is natural food from the region's everyday life. The ingredients and taste harmonize perfectly. So you can enjoy all the dishes in one of the guest romms or on the sun terrace with a wonderful view of the Ötztaler mountains.
To the Jausenstation:
for families easily accessible by car
short walk from the Niederthai village center
Direct footpath/fixed ropes course via Stuibenfall to Bichl. Trailhead for several walks and hikes (Narrenkogel peak, etc.), nice and safe ascent route in all weathers
hot meals
snacks and refreshing drinks
dinner on request
Family apartments, indoor pool and sauna
The Hut: Unique specialties are served here at the Bichl – homemade bread, herb salt, soup spices, herb tea and fresh marmalade prepared by Andrea with much love to the detail, add to a marvelous culinary experience. Breakfast is the undisputed highlight. Enjoy your meal either on the sun-flooded panorama terrace or in the cozy parlors. Quality-sealed hiking partner by "AMA Gastrosiegel".
In the Ötztalerei you will be spoiled with traditional cakes, homemade ice creams, various burgers, flaguettes and fingerfood.
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 5858Peak Tours: Erlanger Hütte, Wildgrat
only drinks
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 off € 3.00
groups on request
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
15 Betten
The Reich Alm lies at an altitude of 1.962 meters in the middle of the Ötztal mountains.
Hiking paths:
from Umhausen (1031 m) to the Jausenstation Farst and than to Reich Alm
or by taxi to Jausenstation Farst and by foot to Reich Alm
Taxi Scharfetter, Phone +43 (0) 5255 5858
Peak Tours: Hohe Warte, Hochreichkopf
The Reich Alm is closed!
Stop for a bite to eat and enjoy - the silence at the terrace or the comfort in the restaurant - traditional Tyrolean delicacy, rustic Stone Age food, cakes and ice specialities. Ötzi´s Einkehr is perfect for different festivities with a homely ambience in the Ötzi-village.
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