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Mountain Hike

Blockkogel - Umhausen-Niederthai

Mountain Hike · Oetztal
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HINTERE FUNDUSALM->Frischmannhütte->BLOCKKOGEL
difficult
4.8 km
3:30 h
1,134 m
54 m
From the Hinteren Fundusalm you hike on a wide driveway to the Frischmann hut. From there you walk through the mountain lawn. On the left side is a way to the direction Blockkogel. Through the rocks you reach flat meadow and from there you follow the way to the summit. 

 

Difficulty
difficult
Stamina
Highest point
3,097 m
Lowest point
1,953 m
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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: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html 

Start

Hintere Fundusalm (1,965 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.113139, 10.890974
DMS
47°06'47.3"N 10°53'27.5"E
UTM
32T 643456 5219471
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Destination

Blockkogel

Turn-by-turn directions

From the Hinteren Fundusalm you hike on a wide driveway to the Frischmann hut. From there you walk through the mountain lawn. On the left side is a way to the direction Blockkogel. Through the rocks you reach flat meadow and from there you follow the way to the summit. 

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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 

Getting there

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 Umhausen:
  • Car park Mure, free of charge

Coordinates

DD
47.113139, 10.890974
DMS
47°06'47.3"N 10°53'27.5"E
UTM
32T 643456 5219471
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

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 drink.

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Difficulty
difficult
Distance
4.8 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
1,134 m
Descent
54 m
Scenic Refreshment stops available

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