Walk to Niederthai
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Walking past the Stuibenfall WaterfallFoto: Minna Harshbarger, Macs Adventure
Autorentipp
If you want to shorten today's route you can hop on a bus in Habichen which would reduce your walk by 3-5 km. Further information can be found in the route description.
If you wish to avoid the suspension bridge at the Stuibenfall waterfall, you can take an alternative route via the Rattal church
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You will cross a number of fields on which livestock graze(including cows, sheep and horses), always close gates when you’ve entered and exited the field.
Give the animals space when you walk past them and do not attempt to pet or feed them. Keep an eye out for diversion signs (especially around fields which have cows with calves or bulls grazing on them). Do not attempt to cross fields where such diversions are in place. Follow the diversion until you re-join the normal path.
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You will pass Gasthof Acherkogel, Tumpen, Waldcafé Stuböbele (cash payment only) and Gasthof Stuibenfall en route if you wish to have a break and treat yourself to lunch or a coffee.
You will pass the Maria Schnee chapel (church), which is a large triple bay chapel in Baroque style and well worth a visit if you have time.
Start
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0.0 km – With your back to the tourist information centre, join the main road and TURN LEFT onto the path. At the zebra crossing, take a SHARP LEFT onto Dorfstraße.
0.25 km – At the next fork, BEAR RIGHT and walk STRAIGHT ON until you reach Gasthof Zum Stern. Keep the inn on your right and continue uphill. At the fork to the Turmmuseum, continue STRAIGHT ON and follow the red and white markings of the Ötztaler Urweg.
1.2 km – At the fork, continue STRAIGHT ON on the uphill gravel road. Ignore the path leading downhill with the Stations of the Cross. At the fork under the gondola lift, BEAR LEFT. Follow the signs for Habichen and the red and white markings of the Ötztaler Urweg for around 2.5 km.
3.7 km – At the fork, BEAR RIGHT. Follow the red and white markings of the Ötztaler Urweg. At the fork, before the main road, TURN LEFT and follow the cycle path markings on the road until you’ve crossed under the main road. Follow the red and white markings of the Ötztaler Urweg.
***Short-cut option: Habichen bus stop is located on the main road. From here, you can complete part of the route by bus. Take a bus heading towards Sölden/Obergurgl/Vent. Alight at the “Tumpen Gasthof Acherkogel” stop: Shortens the route by 3 km or alight at the “Östen Abzw. Platzl Lehn” stop, which shortens the route by 5 km***
4.0 km – After crossing under the road, TURN LEFT. Follow the signs for Habichersee/Piburg-See and the red and white markings of the Ötztaler Urweg.
4.6 km – At the fork, after the small bridge at the last house, TURN LEFT. Follow the signs for Habichersee and the red and white markings of the Ötztaler Urweg until you reach Lake Habichersee. From here, follow the path uphill to the right. Follow signs for Tumpen and the red and white markings of the Ötztaler Urweg until you reach Tumpen.
5.7 km – At the fork at the bridge, TURN LEFT onto the uphill path. After a few metres, you’ll see a religious monument on your left and red and white markings on rocks and trees.
6.3 km – When you reach the main road in Tumpen, TURN RIGHT onto the path next to the main road. Follow the signs for Umhausen and the red and white markings of the Ötztaler Urweg. At the zebra crossing, cross the main road and walk STRAIGHT ON over the bridge crossing the river. Follow the signs for Umhausen and the red and white markings of the Ötztaler Urweg for around 2.5 km.
***Short-cut option: Tumpen Gasthof Acherkogel bus stop is located on the main road. From here, you can complete part of the route by bus. Take a bus heading towards Sölden/Obergurgl/Vent. Alight at the “Östen Abzw. Platzl Lehn” stop: Shortens the route by 2 km***
9.2 km – You’ll pass the Maria Schnee chapel on your left, if you wish, poke your head in to admire the baroque style Chapel.
10.6 km – After passing a wood store on your right, TURN RIGHT onto a gravel road. Follow the signs for Wienersteig and the red and white markings of the Ötztaler Urweg.
12.1 km – At the junction with the gravel road, TURN RIGHT onto the road leading downhill. Follow the signs for Umhausen and the red and white markings of the Ötztaler Urweg.
12.7 km – At the junction, BEAR LEFT onto the footpath. Follow the signs for Steppsteig and the red and white markings of the Ötztaler Urweg.
***Route variation: 13.1 km – At the fork towards Rattal church, you can opt to avoid the Stuibenfall suspension bridge. To do so, leave the Ötztaler Urweg here and follow signs for Rattal-Kapelle/Niederthai. If you follow this route, you’ll approach the Stuibenfall from the top and will be able to view the spectacular waterfall from there. If you’re afraid of heights, take this path. The Ötztaler Urweg route approaches the Stuibenfall from the bottom before crossing a 100-metre long suspension bridge and taking you up a freestanding steel staircase. Once you reach this point, there are no other options to continue the route.***
13.6 km – At the fork after the small bridge, continue STRAIGHT ON uphill. Continue following the signs for Stuibenfall. You’ll pass Waldcafé Stuböbele and a number of viewpoints.
15.6 km – At the suspension bridge, continue STRAIGHT ON across the bridge and up the adjoining staircase.
15.9 km – At the “Stuiben Kletterbrücke” (Stuiben Bridge) fork, continue STRAIGHT ON. The waterfall will remain to your left. Follow the signs for Niederthai.
16.6 km – At the fork, KEEP RIGHT on the downhill forest path towards the riverbank. When you reach the river, continue STRAIGHT ON. The river will remain on your right. Follow the signs for Niederthai and the red and white markings of the Ötztaler Urweg until you reach Niederthai.
17.5 km – When you reach the asphalt road, TURN RIGHT and then immediately TURN LEFT. At the next T-junction, TURN RIGHT towards the main road, then cross the main road.
17.7 km – Niederthai Tourist Information Centre, your destination for today, is located next to the church.
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We recommend wearing hiking boots that are well broken-in, plus a rain jacket and waterproof trousers in wet weather, as well as taking sun cream and a hat on nicer days.
In your information pack, you’ll find a detailed list of all the required hiking gear, including some good hiking boots, appropriate clothing, a rain jacket and a backpack
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