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Hiking Trail recommended route

Tumpen - Armelenhut

Hiking Trail · Umhausen
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TUMPEN --> ARMELEN HÜTTE
moderate
Distance 7.1 km
3:00 h
828 m
6 m
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 right towards Armelen Hütte as soon as you reach the last junction. The path on the left takes you to Vordere Tumpen Alm or Gehsteig Alm.
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Update: November 04, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,753 m
Lowest point
925 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop

Armelen Hütte

Tips and hints

More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

Start

Tumpen (924 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.174778, 10.908608
DMS
47°10'29.2"N 10°54'31.0"E
UTM
32T 644627 5226353
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Destination

Armelenhut

Turn-by-turn directions

In Tumpen, the Volksschule is the start of this track. From there follow the road towards Grube - turn left on a forest path past the Tumpen waterfall. At the last intersection, turn right towards Armelen Hütte. On the left, the trail leads to the Vordere Tumpener and the "Gehsteig-Alm".

Note


all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

 

Getting there

Tumpen is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps

 

Parking

The following parking facilities are available in Tumpen:
  • Tumpen next to the elementary school
  • Tumpen / Lehn-Platzl At the parking place Engelswand climbing garden (payable)

Coordinates

DD
47.174778, 10.908608
DMS
47°10'29.2"N 10°54'31.0"E
UTM
32T 644627 5226353
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and possibly gloves. It is also important to have enough food, as well as a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.

Basic Equipment for Hiking

  • Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
  • Layered, moisture wicking clothing
  • Hiking socks  
  • Rucksack (with rain cover)
  • Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
  • Sunglasses
  • Hiking poles
  • Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
  • First aid kit
  • Blister kit
  • Bivy / survival bag  
  • Survival blanket
  • Headlamp
  • Pocket knife
  • Whistle
  • Cell phone
  • Cash
  • Navigation equipment / map and compass
  • Emergency contact details
  • ID
  • The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
  • For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
  • Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

Similar routes nearby

  • Vordere Tumpenalm - Umhausen-Niederthai
  • Talblick Tumpen - Umhausen-Niederthai
  • Hintere Tumpenalm - Umhausen-Niederthai
  • Gehsteigalm - Umhausen-Niederthai
  • Gehsteigalm - Erlanger Hütte - Umhausen-Niederthai
  • Panorama Restaurant and WIDIVERSUM Hochoetz
  • Viewing points Seejöchl and Kanzel
 These suggestions were created automatically.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.1 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
828 m
Descent
6 m
Scenic Refreshment stops available Linear route Family-friendly

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