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Index
05 16 17 28 29 38 39 48 49 54 55 62 63 Haiming-Ochsengarten / Sautens / Oetz Umhausen-Niederthai Lngenfeld / Huben / Gries Slden / Hochslden / Zwieselstein Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Vent Getting Here, Imprint

Haiming-Ochsengarten Sautens Oetz

812 m 820 m

670 m 1538 m

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Changing Room Gasthof Burkert Ochsengarten 34, 6433 Oetz T +43 (0) 5252 6947 Parking Ochsengarten Circular Track: Ochsengarten school

OCHSENGARTEN CIRCULAR TRACK

Length: 3 km, skating, classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Starting point: Ochsengarten school (access area). Along the brook towards Khtai, no change in elevation (1.5 km). Cross Nederbach brook and the federal road at the height of Stopfer Bridge . Back to Ochsengarten on the sunny side of the valley. Nordic Skiing Instruction & Rental Ski-Snowboard-Rennschule Fritz Gufler 6433 Oetz / Ochsengarten T +43 (0) 5252 6777 www.gufler.co.at

SNOWSHOE HIKING Haiming-ochsengarten

Ski-Snowboard-Rennschule Fritz Gufler Base station Ochsengarten lift, T +43 (0) 5252 6777

oetz

Skischule Oetz-Hochoetz, ski school office at base station of Acherkogel gondola, T und F +43 (0) 5252 6166 Skischule Mali, Panorama Restaurant Hochoetz and office next to Peto Bar/main road, T +43 (0) 5252 642730

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Schischule AGE Hauptstrae 84, 6433 Oetz T + 43 (0) 664 3838 001 Snow & Fun Center in Hochoetz T +43 (0) 5252 60350 Mietski.com, Hauptstrae 63, 6433 Oetz T +43 (0) 664 8474 642

sautens

Skischule Winter World, entrance to Oetz bus stop T +43 (0) 664 2414 040

WINTER WALKING TRAILS Rotes WAndl

Starting point: Panoramarestaurant Hochoetz At 2000 m above sea level you follow the trail through the scenic pine forest, past the ski kindergarten, until you reach Rotes Wandl vantage point. Back to starting point on the same route. (Time: 40 min)

OCHSENGARTEN CIRCULAR WALK

Starting point: Sattele area above Ochsengarten Above Ochsengarten you head towards Feldringalm mountain inn on a slightly rising forest trail (toboggan run in winter). Across Feldringerbden meadows towards the connecting trail to Marlstein. Back again to Sattele area. (Time: 4 hrs)

OCHSENGARTEN WINTER WALKING TRAIL

Starting point: Ochsengarten village center Walk across the bridge and follow the brook towards Khtai amid picture-book winter landscapes. Cross Nederbach brook and the federal road at the height of Stopfer Bridge . Return to Ochsengarten on the sunny side of the valley. (Time: 1 hr)

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FOREST TRAIL TO MARLSTEIN

Starting point: Sattele area above Ochsengarten Take the first turn-off on the right and continue to the hamlet of Marlstein across the forest. Return on the same route. Please note that this trail is not always cleared in winter. (Time: 3 hrs)

HAIMING APPLE ROAD

Starting point: Haiming administration Walk towards the hamlet of Magerbach along the asphalted Apple Road leading to Silz. Off the main road and also perfectly suitable for prams. Return to Haiming via Pirchetwald forest. (Time: 2.5 hrs)

Haiming Schlierenzau Haiming

Starting point: Haiming administration From the Haiming information office you walk to Riedern. Cross the suspension bridge before you reach the picturesque little hamlet of Schlierenzau. Walk back to Haiming along the asphalt road. (Time: 2.5 hrs)

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TOUR OF 5 VILLAGES

Explore the scenic villages of Haiming, tztal Bahnhof, Sautens, Oetz and Tumpen on easy and perfectly cleared winter hiking trails, leading across lovely hamlets, snow-covered forests and meadows. (Time: 5 hrs)

DREI-KIRCHENBLICK CIRCULAR TRAIL

Starting point: Information Sautens Walk through the village of Sautens, past the church to Drei-Kirchenblick vantage point. Along the broad forest trail to the edge of Sautens and on the asphalt (main) road back to the center. (Time: 1 hr)

SAUTENS HADERLEHN LAKE PIBURGER SEE

Starting point: above the church of Sautens First you follow the toboggan track until you reach the cart road to Haderlehn. Walk along this route towards Ferienhof Haderlehn where you change to the broad forest road leading to the hamlet of Piburg. Back on the same route or via Elsinger Trail to Oetz and Beerweg Trail to Sautens. (Time: 3 hrs)

MEDINGER LOOP TRAIL: SAUTENS OETZ SAUTENS

Starting point: Information Sautens or Oetz Medinger Weg Trail is an idyllic route between Sautens and Oetz, leading across scenic meadows. Cross the tztaler Ache river in the villages and return on the other shore of the river. (Time: 1 hr)

ELSINGER TRAIL: LAKE PIBURGER SEE PIBURG

Starting point: Oetz village center From the village center you head towards the childrens playground near Haidach sports field. Follow the broad forest trail leading up to lake Piburger See. Along the western lakeshore to the hamlet of Piburg. Back to Oetz along the main road. (Time: 2 hrs)

ELSINGER TRAIL HABICHEN

Starting point: Oetz village center From the village center you head towards the childrens playground near the Haidach sports field. Follow the broad forest trail to Kohlstatt area. Turn left and proceed on Randweg Trail to Habichen and back again to Oetz. (Time: 1.5 hrs)

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ANDREAS HOFER TRAIL

Starting point: Oetz village center From the village center of Oetz southwards along the tztaler Ache river on a slightly rising trail until you get to Andreas-Hofer-Weg fork-off. Here you can choose from three alternatives: a) Turn left and walk across the silent forest until you reach the hamlet of Habichen where you cross the road and return to Oetz on the asphalt trail. b) Continue straight ahead to Weller Bridge for a couple of minutes. Here you turn left and walk through the forest to the hamlet of Habichen. Cross the federal road and return to Oetz on the asphalt trail. c) Walk straight ahead to Weller Bridge and cross the tztaler Ache river. Continue further on to lake Piburger See across the forest. Back to Oetz along the federal road or Elsinger Trail.

TOBOGGANING
1.5 km long, floodlit run. Separate ascent trail. Hiking time 45 min. Rental service at Winter World T +43 (0) 664 2414 040. No oncoming traffic.

Sautens

Oetz Piburg

1.2 km long, daily floodlit run. Hiking time 20 min. Ideal for families. Rental service and stopover at Hotel Seerose T +43 (0) 5252 6220 and Gasthaus Piburger See T +43 (0) 5252 6295. No oncoming traffic.

Ochsengarten

2.2 km long run from Sattele (1690 m) to Feldringalm (serviced inn). Hiking time 1 hr. Rental service at Feldringalm. No oncoming traffic. Tip: slightly ascending ideal for families.

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ICE SKATING & ICE CURLING

Opening Times Haiming during the day open as required in the evening on advance booking (floodlights) T +43 (0) 650 6122 631 Where: next to sports center (Wiesrainstrasse) Ice skate rental: not available Ice curling: on advance booking, contact Kapeller Josef T +43 (0) 650 6122 631 Opening Times tztal Bahnhof during the day open as required in the evening on advance booking (floodlights) T +43 (0) 664 5002 773 Where: playground behind train station Ice skate rental: not available Ice curling: on advance booking, contact Neuner Roland T +43 (0) 664 5002 773 Opening Times Sautens Ice curling: floodlights on Tuesday + Friday from 8 pm Where: asphalt rink at the Sautens sports field Advance booking: Strigl Hermann T +43 (0) 5252 6585 Opening Times Oetz 12.00 noon - 8.00 pm, floodlit Where: Oetz center, car park Ice skate rental: Schuhe Plattner T +43 (0) 5252 6318 Ice skating at the central car park Daily from 12 noon to 7 .00 pm Contact: Information Oetz T +43 (0) 57200 500 Ice skating on lake Piburger See Nature fans and passionate ice skaters are warmly invited to enjoy wonderful winter activities on a two kilometer long and four meter wide natural ice

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skating area (swept and cleared of snow). Also winter walkers are allowed to step on the ice. Crossing the frozen lake makes a special experience creating memories that will stay with you forever. Admission is free of charge. Ice skating and walking on ice are at your own risk. Always check the information boards and possible barriers on the spot! Ice skate rental: Gasthof Piburger See T +43 (0) 5252 6295

HORSE CARRIAGES & RIDING Oetz

Haflingerzucht Griesser T +43 (0) 664 8398 911 (horse carriages only)

Sautens

Bernroithner Helga, T +43 (0) 5252 2385 oder +43 (0) 650 6541 307

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Ski Tour Recommendations

PIRCHKOGEL (2828 m) From Gasthof Marlstein eastwards across a small ski slope until you reach the forest trail and its fifth sharp turn > past the bench in northeastern direction, crossing steep slopes up to 2400 m (Steinmandl area) > a less rising trail takes you westwards to Schafjoch at 2593 m > follow the small ridge until you get to the northern rock faces of Pirchkogel peak > cross the rock face on its northern side > from the north-west you reach a lovely basin, located between two summits, and head towards the highest peak (no summit cross). Ascent approx. 3 - 4 hrs. Easy downhill route. Best time between February and May. Refreshment Stop Feldring Alm Neurauter Lois 6433 Ochsengarten / Oetz T +43 (0) 5252 6203 www.marlstein.com

Wetterkreuz (2591 m)

From the car park across the forest towards Obere Issalm > continue in south-western direction through the sparse forest of Wrgetal valley > past the Mining House, along the valley up to an altitude of 2250 m above sea level > bypass a steep section with a left and right loop before you reach the peak slope > follow the slope up to the ridge, always keeping to the left in the upper part > head towards the summit on the left. Ascent approx. 2.5 - 3 hrs. Easy to intermediate downhill route. Best time between December and April.

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SKI MOUNTAINEERING
Important Information tztal Tourismus does not accept any responsibility for the listed tours. It is strongly recommended to book a local and certified mountain guide. Glacier crossings are only possible with rope and in a group. Before setting out on a tour you should always inform someone about your destination and when you plan to be back. You should always take an avalanche transceiver with you. Mountaineering Guides, Snow and Avalanche Reports Skischule Winterworld Gritsch Raimund 6432 Sautens / entrance to the village T +43 (0) 664 2414 040 www.winterworld.at Ski-Snowboard-Rennschule Fritz Gufler 6433 Oetz / Ochsengarten T +43 (0) 5252 6777 www.gufler.co.at

HOCHOETZ SNOW VILLAGE

Igloo building workshops and igloo overnight stays at 2020 m. Available from mid-December through early April! Contact Schneedorf GmbH Dorfstrae 7 6432 Sautens T +43 (0) 5252 20157 www.schneedorf.com

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TZTAL OUTDOOR COURSE HIGH ROPE PARK

Unlimited fun and adventures also in winter! Daily from mid-December through early April on prior arrangement. Highlight: Night Fly with torchlight! Contact tztaler Outdoorparcours Dorfstrae 7 6432 Sautens T +43 (0) 5252 20157 www.outdoor-parcours.com

ICE CLIMBING SCOOBY DOO, GHOSTBUSTER 1, GHOSTBUSTER 2

Activity: waterfall climbing Description: short waterfalls ideal for practicing Difficulty: WI 2+ / 5Pitches: approx. 1 2 pitches, height 15 35m Facing to: south west Parking: from Oetz towards Ochsengarten > right after Taxegg (bridge) Access: walking through the forest you reach the forest trail > follow the descending trail which takes you right to the waterfall (Time: 5 min) Descent: abseiling down along the route by using ice anchors, hooks and trees (Time: 0.5 hr)

Eis am Stiel

Activity: waterfall climbing Description: short waterfall Difficulty: WI 4 / 4+ Pitches: approx. 1 pitch, height 50m Facing to: north Parking: from Oetz towards Ochsengarten > cross the bridge at Taxegg (800 m) Access: heading towards the bridge located in the upper part and crossing Nederbach brook, you are on the way up to the waterfall (Time: 15 min) Descent: abseiling down along the route by using ice anchors, hooks and trees (Time: 0.5 hr)

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Asterix, Obelix

Activity: waterfall climbing Description: short waterfalls Difficulty: WI 2 / 3Pitches: approx. 2 pitches, height 75m Facing to: north Parking: from Oetz towards Ochsengarten > past Taxegg on the right bridge) Access: walking through the forest you reach the forest trail > follow the ascending trail which takes you right to the waterfall (Time: 0.5 hr) Descent: abseiling down along the route by using ice anchors, hooks and trees (Time: 0.5 hr) Liability: Ice climbing is at your own risk. The ice climbing routes are neither maintained nor closed in case of danger!

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Changing Room Gasthof Tauferberg Niederthai 12, 6441 Umhausen T +43 (0) 5255 5509 Parking Niederthai: Information Niederthai (office), hamlet of Lehen (football field), hamlet of Tellerboden Umhausen: Murplatz, Bischofsplatz Tumpen/Lehn-Platzl: Engelswand climbing area (car park) Kfels: Kfels car park

Nordic Track Description Niederthai

Niederthai received the Tirolean Quality Seal for its well-maintained nordic tracks.

SONNENPLATEAU ROUTE - No. 1 (Partly Floodlit)

see map: Umhausen-Niederthai

Length: 6 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Starting point: car park at Information Office. The 6 km cross-country skiing track leads - slightly ascending and descending - right to the heart of Niederthais sunny plateau and across endless fields. Past the scenic houses of Niederthai or along the forest edge you can enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views. Monday, Wednesday, Friday: floodlit track (1 km) next to Hotel Tauferberg.

HORLACHTAL ROUTE - No. 2

Length: 10 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: intermediate Starting point: car park at Information Office. Ascending route for the first kilometer, After a smooth downhill section and a level part you cross Horlachbach brook, continuing uphill for 1 km across Horlachtal valley. Downhill route via Horlachbach brook. After a short but steeply ascending section you return to Route No. 1 (Sonnenplateau).

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MATAU ROUTE No. 3

Length: 3 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: intermediate Starting point: church. Access next to the church. Slightly descending route for 1 km until you reach Gasthof Stuibenfall. Follow Horlachbach brook. Return route: 2 slightly rising kilometers towards Niederthais sunny plateau. Short downhill track back to the starting point.

TAUFERBERG ROUTE No. 4

Length: 3 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: challenging Starting point: car park in the hamlet of Lehn. Across the forest. The first 1.5 km feature 100 m of altitude gain. A speedy downhill track with some steep sections and hairpin bends takes you back to the starting point. Real experts can choose the alternative downhill track via Wolfsegg lift.

Nordic Track Description Umhausen / Tumpen / Kfels STUIBENFALL ROUTE No. 5

Length: 6 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: intermediate Starting point: car park of swimming lake. Access at Bischofsplatz in Umhausen. Continue towards the wide open fields of Umhausen and cross the forest (called Blankepuit). This attractive nordic track has both easy and challenging parts but no really steep downhill sections.

TAUFERPUIT LOOP No. 6

Length: 2 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Starting point: car park of swimming lake. Access at Bischofsplatz in Umhausen. Ideal for short-track sprinters and cruisers thanks to slightly ascending and descending stages.

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Length: 1 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: intermediate Starting point: car park of swimming lake. Access at Bischofsplatz in Umhausen. Past the enclosure of the tzi Village, across the slightly ascending and descending fields. Floodlit in winter: every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5 pm 10 pm (approx. 1 km).

TZI DORF LOOP No. 7 (Floodlit Track)

KFELS HIGH ALTITUDE TRACK No. 8

Length: 3 km, classic style Degree of difficulty: intermediate Starting point: Kfels car park. Also accessible with little snow! From the car park in Kfels you head towards Tirols biggest water wheel. Beautiful route across gently sloping meadows. A real insider tip for passionate classic-style cross-country skiers. Refreshment stop in Kfels. Rental Service Josls Ski- und Langlaufverleih Sport Grner 6441 Niederthai / Umhausen 6441 Niederthai / Umhausen T +43 (0) 664 2704 476 T +43 (0) 5255 5420 www.schischule-niederthai-umhausen.com Nordic Skiing Instruction Skischule Niederthai-Umhausen 6441 Niederthai / Umhausen T +43 (0) 5255 5420 www.schischule-niederthai-umhausen.com Taster Biathlon for Everyone All nordic sport fans can take part in a splendid taster biathlon event every Thursday, taking place behind Hotel Alpina. More detailed information available at the Information Offices in Umhausen-Niederthai!

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SNOWSHOE HIKING
Contact: Skischule Niederthai-Umhausen 6441 Niederthai / Umhausen T +43 (0) 5255 5420 www.schischule-niederthai-umhausen.com

SNOWSHOE HIKING ROUTES

Starting point: car park at football field in Niederthai. Along the winter hiking trail to Tellerboden area. Turn left at approx. 50 meters and follow the forest trail. At the fork-off you head towards Tauferbergwald forest in direction of Mauslassattel. Slightly descending route down to Wiesle . Return to Niederthai on the forest trail. (Time: 1.5 - 2 hrs)

TAUFERBERG LOOP

Bergmahderweg Horlachtal

Starting point: Information Niederthai. Keep to the left, cross the bridge towards the hamlet of Sennhof. Follow the ascending Bergmahder trail (right of the fire department), proceeding up to Horlachtal valley, past Hubertus chapel, until you reach Larstigalm mountain hut. (Time: 2 hrs)

Grastalweg Jagdhtte

Starting point: car park of Hotel Falknerhof. Follow Grastal trail until you reach the fork-off to lake Grastalsee. Steeply ascending trail for ski mountaineers to Grastal, towards Grastalsee. At its end you reach Jagdhtte from where you return on the forest path. (Time: 2 2.5 hrs)

CIRCULAR ROUTE: TUMPEN ARMELENHTTE TUMPENER ALM GEHSTEIGALM

Starting point: Tumpen. Winding ascent along the cart trail to Tumpens most renowned mountain. After approx. 800 m altitude gain: either towards Armelenhtte on the left or Vordere Tumpenalm on the right. Back to Tumpen on the same route. (Time: 3.5 - 4 hrs)

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WINTER WALKING TRAILS Umhausen Umhausen Stuibenfall Steppsteig Rosslach (A)

Starting point: church. From the parish church in Umhausen you head towards Niederthai. Leave the road at Bischofsplatz car park and Kneipp area, following the signs to Arzwinkl Waalweg . Continue towards the waterfalls. Return via Stubbele mountain inn and Stuiben Nannele wayside statue, then turn right into Steppsteig footpath. Back to the village center of Umhausen. (Time: 2.5 hrs)

UMHAUSEN TZTALER ACHE STEN HOPFGARTEN AND BACK (B)

Starting point: church. From the parish church in Umhausen you head towards Neudorf and Antonius chapel to Fundustal/Leierstal. Cross the bridge and follow the trail until you reach the hamlet of Hopfgarten. Walk again over a bridge and turn right before you get to the football field, then return to Umhausen. (Time: 1.5 hrs)

MURE FARSTERWEG FARST EAGLES EYRIE ABOVE ENGELSWAND (C)

Starting point: church. From the parish church in Umhausen you keep to the left (bakery), heading towards Farst and the foothill of the mountain. Steeply winding path to Farst mountain inn. (Time: 2 hrs)

UMHAUSEN OLD FEDERAL ROAD TO NIEDERTHAI (D)

Starting point: church. From the parish church in Umhausen you keep to the left (bakery), towards Rosslach and the end of the trail. At the fork-off you follow the signs Alte Niederthaier Strae . Continue on the ascending road to Niederthai. (Time: 2.5 hrs)

Umhausen Hhenweg Niederthai (E)

Starting point: church. From the parish church in Umhausen you keep to the left (bakery), towards Rosslach and the end of the trail. Follow the signs Umhauser Hhenweg , past the legendary Hirschberg area you reach the village of Niederthai. (Time: 3 hrs)

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Niederthai
Starting point: Information Niederthai. You keep to the right towards the hamlet of Ennebach, continuing in direction of Grastal until you reach Larstigalm hut or proceeding further on to Schweinfurter Htte. Return to Larstigalm. Leaving behind the hut you turn right in direction of Bergmahderweg and return to Niederthai. (Time: Larstigalm 2 hrs / Schweinfurter Htte 4 hrs)

HORLACHTAL CIRCULAR HIKE (F)

NIEDERTHAI ST. ANTONIUS CHAPEL HFLE BICHL (G)

Starting point: Information Niederthai. Turn left and cross the bridge heading towards Sennhof (hamlet) and Hfle/Bichl. Here you enjoy really breathtaking panoramic views of the Alpine scenery. (Time: 1 hr)

Niederthai Bergmahderweg Larstigalm (H)

Starting point: Information Niederthai. Turn left and cross the bridge heading in the direction of Sennhof (hamlet) and Bergmahderweg . The trail leads above Horlachtal to Schweinfurter Htte. Wonderful panoramic views. At the end of the trail you find Larstigalm hut. Return on foot or on a toboggan. (Time: 2 hrs)

Niederthai Wiesle (I)

Starting point: Information Niederthai. Walk to the right towards Ennebach / berfeld / Lehen (hamlets). Turn left at the football field, walk across the forest to Mauslassattel saddleback. Downhill trail to Wiesle snack station, not serviced in winter. (Time: 1 hr)

Kfels Kfels Wurzbergalm (J)

Starting point: car park. Through Kfels past the old sawmill at the village edge. Along the forest trail to lovely Wurzbergalm mountain inn. Tobogganing is possible. (Time: 1 hr)

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Tumpen Tumpen Lehn-Platzl MARIA SCHNEE CHAPEL sten Umhausen (K)

Starting point: Gasthof Acherkogel. Cross the federal road at Gasthof Acherkogel and the bridge towards Umhausen. Continue further on to the hamlet of Lehn/Platzl, walking past the idyllic Maria Schnee chapel and return to Umhausen following the signs, across the romantic forest. (Time: 2 hrs)

TOBOGGANING Niederthai Horlachtal

57 km long run without floodlights. Hiking times: Larstigalm 1 hr, Schweinfurter Htte 2 hrs. Rental service at Sport Grner or Josls Skiverleih, Larstigalm and Schweinfurter Htte. No oncoming traffic.

Umhausen Stubbele

2 km long, floodlit run. Hiking time 45 min. Separate ascent trail to Waldcaf Stubbele. Rental service at Waldcaf Stubbele (starting point). No oncoming traffic.

Kfels Wurzbergalm

4 km long tobogganing run without floodlights. Hiking time 45 min. No oncoming traffic.

HORSE CARRIAGES & RIDING

Edwin Leiter Tellerboden 41, 6441 Niederthai T +43 (0) 5255 5534 (advance booking required) August Leiter Hfle 10, 6441 Niederthai T +43 (0) 5255 5523 (advance booking required)

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ICE SKATING & ICE CURLING

Opening Times Umhausen Daily freely accessible, floodlit Where: Murplatz area, Umhausen Opening Times Tumpen Daily 10.00 am - 10.00 pm, floodlit Where: childrens playground opposite Gasthof Acherkogel Ice skate and curling stone rental on the spot

Ski Touring Tips - Niederthai

Kraspesspitze (2954 m)
From Information Niederthai you head 7 km along Horlachtal Trail to Schweinfurter Htte > turn left before you get to Schweinfurter Htte, following a steeply climbing slope in direction Weites Kar > continue on the trail until you reach the fork-off -> turn left in direction Finstertaler Scharte and Schartenkogel peak > or turn right and cross the slope leading up to Kraspesspitze summit. Ascent: 4 hrs. Intermediate downhill route. Best time between December and April.

Hochreichkopf (3010 m)

Ascent from Information Niederthai along Horlachtal Trail (7 km) in direction Schweinfurter Htte > leaving behind Klein Horlachalm (1900 m) you take the climbing trail on the left to Finstertaler Sennhtte (2147 m) > follow the valley bottom, heading towards the eastern basin and the summit > finally you reach the mountain ridge -> continue on the trail until you get to its highest point (ski depot available). Ascent: 4 hrs. Intermediate downhill route. Best time between December and April.

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ICE CLIMBING
Activity: waterfall climbing Description: splendid ice surface with a difficult part at the end Difficulty: WI 2 / 5+ Pitches: approx. 3 4 pitches, height 70 190m Facing to: east Parking: Tumpen primary school Access: heading towards the lower valley, you turn left at the farmhouse and proceed to the waterfall (Time: 0.5 hr) Descent: along the route by abseiling with ice anchors, hooks and trees or across the forest with abseiling on trees (Time: 1 hr)

SPIDER, EL GRINGO, FIX & FOXI

meister proper tumpen

Activity: waterfall climbing Description: a short but very difficult waterfall Difficulty: WI 5+ / 6Pitches: approx. 3 pitches, height 70m Facing to: east Parking: Tumpen primary school Access: heading towards the lower valley, you pass the church in direction of Gesteigalm, proceed to the waterfall (Time: 0.5 hr) Descent: along the route by abseiling with ice anchors, hooks and trees (Time: 1 hr)

kriseila

Activity: waterfall climbing Description: long and scenic waterfall with difficult sections in the upper part Difficulty: WI 4+ Pitches: approx. 6 pitches, height 240m Facing to: west Parking: Tumpen, Engelswand car park Access: past Engelswand climbing garden, across the birch wood forest to the icefall (Time: 0.5 hr) Descent: abseiling down along the route by using ice anchors, hooks and trees (Time: 1.5 hrs) Liability: Ice climbing is at your own risk. The ice climbing routes are neither maintained nor closed in case of danger!

Lngenfeld Huben Gries

1180 m 1569 m

1180 m

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Changing Room Not available Parking Lngenfeld: Lngenfeld sports field and Aqua Dome Huben: Fun Park and entrance to the village (north and south) Winklen: car park at Geological Theme Trail Gries: large car par at the edge of Gries, daily shuttle buses

OBERRIED FLOODLIT NIGHT TRACK

Length: 2 km, skating Degree of difficulty: easy Starting point: Camping tztal. Across the footbridge towards Oberried. Slightly ascending route in southern direction to the Plague Chapel, proceed to the start of the loop at the bridge.

LNGENFELD HUBEN SKATING TRACK

Length: 13 km, skating Degree of difficulty: easy Starting point: Camping tztal. From Camping tztal across the footbridge in direction of Oberried. Slightly ascending trail to the Plague Chapel. You reach the loop trail again near the footbridge. The parallel skating track leads towards the southern part of Lngenfeld-Sd. The return route takes you across gently sloping areas to the bridge in Runhof. For the last kilometers you follow the same route back to Camping tztal.

LNGENFELD AU

Length: 3 km, classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Starting point: Hotel Bergwelt in Au. Follow the level track to Nlach where the circular route travels slightly ascending and descending across wonderful pasturelands. Back to the starting point. Please check snow conditions due to the very sunny location.

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GRIES - HIGH ALTITUDE TRACK

Length: 10 km classic style, 5 km skating Degree of difficulty: intermediate Starting point: Gries car park. The skating route travels along the sloping terrain along Fischbach brook. The classic track leads around the village of Gries.

LNGENFELD-NORD

Length: 9 km, classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Starting point: Camping tztal. Along the forest, across meadows to Oberried road. Cross the road continuing to the hamlets of Dorf-Espan on the right river shore. Enter the idyllic birch forest and proceed on the slightly rising track to the turning point at Winklens bridge. Southwards along tztaler Ache river. The Oberried loop continues to the Plague Chapel and back to Camping tztal.

LNGENFELD-SD

Length: 11 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Starting point: Camping tztal. Across Fischbach bridge, along a level track to the hamlets of Astlehn and Runhof. Cross tztaler Ache river proceeding southwards in direction of Huben. At the turning point in Huben you cross the small road to Hubens Fun Park, following the sloping track through the forest. In Astlehn you change to the other side of the river, across a romantic forest you return to the campsite.

Rental Service Sporthtte Lngenfeld 6444 Lngenfeld T +43 (0) 5253 5188 60 www.sporthuette.at

Sportshop Aqua Dome 6444 Lngenfeld T +43 (0) 5253 6400 571 www.sportshopaquadome.com

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Sport Riml, Gries 6444 Lngenfeld T +43 (0) 5253 6263 www.riml-gries.at Sportverleih Schpf, Gries 6444 Lngenfeld T +43 (0) 5253 5119 www.gasthof-schoepf.com Nordic Skiing Instruction Skischule Slden/Hochslden 6444 Huben bei Lngenfeld T +43 (0) 5253 6493 www.skischule-soelden.com

Schuh- und Sporthaus Grner Ewald 6444 Lngenfeld T +43 (0) 5253 5336

Ski- und Snowboardschule Gries 6444 Gries bei Lngenfeld T +43 (0) 5253 5132 www. skischule-gries.com

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SNOWSHOE HIKING
Guided snowshoe hike across Lngenfelds picture-book winter landscape. When: weekly Time: full-day hike Organizer: tztal Tourismus Booking: tztal Tourismus, Information Lngenfeld (one day in advance)

WINTER WALKING TRAILS TIMES REFER TO RETURN HIKE Lngenfeld

Starting point: Fischbach bridge in Oberlngenfeld, near the church. Along the embankment of Fischbach brook towards Sulztal valley, across the small wooden bridge, returning on the other river shore. Cross the main road and proceed on the left shore of Fischbach brook until you reach the next wooden bridge - cross it and continue to the small bridge over the tztaler Ache river. Along the broad cart trail and federal road to Oberried. Cross the river again and return to the campsite along the broad trail. (Time: 1 hr)

FISCHBACH INFANGWEG (1) (see map: Lngenfeld)

AUENWEG (2)

Starting point: Camping tztal. Towards the road bridge to Oberried - do not cross the bridge but follow the road to Lngenfeld for 150 m until you reach the cart trail to Dorf, Espan and Au. The return path travels towards Winkelbrcke bridge after the bridge you continue along tztaler Aches river shore until you get to the footbridge. Cross the river next to the Plague Chapel and return to the starting point. (Time: 3 hrs)

LNGENFELD HUBEN WALK (3)

Starting point: Camping tztal. Along tztaler Ache river past Aqua Dome Spa - southwards on the cart trail past the hamlet of Astlehn to Runhof. Along the tztaler Ache river to the road bridge in Huben cross the bridge

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and follow again the river shore to Runhof bridge. Continue on the right river shore until you get back to the starting point. (Time: 3 hrs)

HUBEN CIRCULAR TRAIL (4)

Starting point: Huben parish church. Towards the Fun Par, then southwards across the wooden bridge. Past the sports field to the next hamlet walk to the fire department. From the road bridge along the left river shore back to the parish church in Huben. (Time: 1.5 hrs)

RIEDERSEITE LOOP TRAIL (5)

Starting point: Winklen. From the bus stop in Winklen you follow the signposts to Wurzberg Alm. Along the even trail past the hamlets of Unterried, Lehn and Oberried. A slightly rising section takes you to the Plague Chapel. Return to Winklen via Auenweg trail past the hamlet of Lehner Au. (Time: 1.5 hrs)

FROM HUBEN TO ASCHBACH (6)

Starting point: bridge over the tztaler Ache river (southern end of Huben). Follow the right river shore for 200 m. Cross the federal road continuing along the tztal Mountain Bike Trail via Winkle and Bruggen to Aschbach. Back on the same route. (Time: 3 hrs)

LNGENFELD BURGSTEIN CIRCULAR WALK (7)

Starting point: Spar market in the village center. Along a broad and rising trail to Burgstein across the small village towards the hamlet of Runhof, on the narrow asphalt road. Follow loop trail no. 3 which takes you back to the starting point. (Time: 3 hrs)

LNGENFELD BRAND (8)

Starting point: Fischbach bridge, near the church. Follow Klammweg trail along a broad, rising path to the Brand snack station. Back on foot or toboggan, no toboggan rental. (Time: 1.5 hrs)

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WINKLEN WURZBERG ALM AND BACK (9)

Starting point: hamlet of Winklen Along trail no. 5 to the gate. A rising forest path leads to Wurzberg Alm (4 km). Weather permitting, this trail is also a toboggan run, toboggan rental available. (Time: 3.5 hrs)

HUBEN ALPENGASTHOF AM FEUERSTEIN (10)

Starting point: Huben sports field. The newly designed, slightly ascending tztal Legends Trail leads up to Alpengasthof Feuerstein (3 km). Toboggan run and walking trail floodlit at night.

Gries Gries Sulztalalm Amberger Htte

Starting point: car park at the edge of Gries. Level trail across meadows to the wooden bridge across Fischbach brook slightly rising path (hiking time: approx. 1.5 hrs) leading up to the serviced Sulztalalm mountain hut. Proceed uphill for another 2 km to the serviced Amberger Htte. Back on the same route, on foot or toboggan. Toboggan rental in both huts. (Time: 4.5 hrs)

Gries Nisslalm

Starting point: car park at the edge of Gries Follow the route of the previous tour after 30 min you turn right into the broad forest trail leading to the serviced Nisslalm hut. Back on the same route, on foot or toboggan - toboggan rental on the hut. (Time: 4 hrs)

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TOBOGGANING TIMES REFER ONLY TO ASCENT

1.5 km long run. Hiking time 45 min. Starting point: Lngenfeld church. No rental service. Wonderful vantage point. T +43 (0) 5253 5283

BrandAlm

WurzbergAlm

4 km long run. Hiking time 90 min. Starting point: Winklen. Toboggan rental available. Transfer on request. M +43 (0) 664 9858 307

Alpengasthof am Feuerstein

3.3 km long, floodlit run. Hiking time 80 min. Separate ascent trail. Toboggan rental and shuttle service available. T +43 (0) 5253 20120

Gries Sulztalalm

3 km long run, no floodlights. Hiking time 80 min. No separate ascent trail. Toboggan rental available. M +43 (0) 664 1746 091

Gries Amberger Htte

6 km long run, no floodlights. Hiking time 3 hours. No separate ascent trail. Toboggan rental available. T +43 (0) 5253 5605

Gries NisslAlm

5 km long run, no floodlights. Hiking time 90 min. No separate ascent trail. Toboggan rental available. M +43 (0) 676 561 8561 The mountain huts are serviced in winter!

ICE CLIMBING ICE CLIMBING BY NIGHT WITH FLOODLIGHTS

When: weekly Where: Lngenfeld waterfall, near Hotel Rita Equipment: ski boots or sturdy hiking boots Organizer & advance booking: alpine guide (Holzknecht Ewald) T +43 (0) 664 4434 684, www.alpin-guide.at

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ICE SKATING & ICE CURLING

Opening Times Gries Skating Rink freely accessible, floodlit at night Ice skate rental: Gasthof Schpf Curling stone rental: Sport Riml, Gries Opening Times Lngenfeld Skating Rink 10.00 am 12 noon and 1.00 pm - 9.00 pm, floodlit at night Ice skate and curling stone rental on the spot: Mr. Frank, T +43 (0) 664 1268472

HORSE CARRIAGE RIDES

Vitalhof Tischlars, Huben 27 , T +43 (0) 5253 5508, www.fuehlwohl.at Kuprian Vinzenz, Dorf 28a, T +43 (0) 676 6458 581

Slden Hochslden Zwieselstein

1377 m

2090 m 1427 m

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Changing Room Hotel Sunny Slden Rechenaustrae 41, 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 5254 2491 Hotel Castello Falkner Oberwindaustrae 19, 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 5254 2600 Gasthof Brckenwirt Gurglerstrae 18, 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 5254 2769 Parking Slden: Postplatz car park and Freizeit Arena Zwieselstein: near Gasthof Brckenwirt, Zwieselstein sports field

Unterslden

Length: 5 km, classic style Degree of difficulty: intermediate Starting point: Hotel Slderhof or Hotel Sunny Slden. The track leads along the lovely valley bottom across wonderful meadows and back again. The intermediate trail also features some slightly ascending and descending sections.

Hofer-Bden

Length: 3 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Starting point: south of Central Spa Hotel. Through level meadows and fields to tztaler Ache river. Across the footbridge towards the sparse forest, then return to the starting point across the meadows.

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Zwieselstein

Length: 7 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: intermediate Starting point: Gasthof Brckenwirt. The nordic track is suitable for both classic-style and skating up to the Zwieselstein sports field. The scenic classic route continues above Venter Ache brook to the hamlet of Bodenegg. Crossing a bridge you reach the other side of the valley where you return to Zwieselstein through the sparse forest. In cold but sunny weather you can admire breathtaking spots covered with white frost.

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Rental Service Sport4You 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 5254 30610 www.sport4you.at Sport Riml 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 5254 501 www.riml.com Sport Brugger 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 5254 30062 www.sport-brugger.at Nordic Skiing Instruction Skischule Slden-Hochslden 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 5254 2364 www.skischule-soelden.com Skischule Yellow Power 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 5254 2255-22 www.yellowpower.at

Sport Glanzer 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 5254 2223 www.glanzer.at Sporthtte 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 5254 5222 20 www.sporthuette.at Sport Sunup 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 5254 2255 www.sunup.at

Skischule tztal 6450 Slden T + 43 (0) 5254 3821 www.schischule-oetztal.at Schneesportschule Vacancia Outdoor Tirol 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 5254 3100 www.vacancia.at

SNOWSHOE HIKING
When: daily on prior arrangement, advance booking required Time: individual tours depending on weather and snow conditions Favorite destinations: Stallwiesalm (serviced), Gaislachalm (serviced), Brunnenbergalm (not serviced), Granstein (serviced), Gampealm, Hochslden and Giggijoch. Some tours only with certified mountain guide!

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Organizer & Booking Skischule Slden-Hochslden T +43 (0) 5254 2364 Skischule Yellow Power T +43 (0) 5254 2255 22 Alpin-Guide T +43 (0)664 4434 684

Schischule tztal T +43 (0) 5254 3821 Skischule Vacancia T +43 (0) 5254 3100

WINTER WALKING TRAILS HIKING TOUR TO GAISLACHALM/SILBERTAL/SONNECK (SERVICED)

Starting point: Slden/Stiegele (traffic zone N3), bus transfer. Along the slightly rising forest road to Gaislachalm, across the dense forest. Easy and sun-flooded forest trail starting at Gasthaus Sonneck, great panoramic view of Ventertal. Proceed to Gasthaus Gaislachalm and further on to Gasthaus Silbertal on a slightly rising path. (Time: 1.5 hrs)

WALKING TRAIL TO MOOSALM (SERVICED) & HIKING TRAIL TO BRUNNENBERGALM (NOT SERVICED)

Starting point: Gaislachkogl mountain gondola. Heading towards the campsite you cross the bridge and follow the rising road to Moosalm, great panoramic views. Proceed on the slightly ascending forest road across sparse woods to Brunnenbergalm offering stunning vistas of the Gaislachkogl ski mountain located opposite. (Time: 2 hrs)

PANORAMA TRAIL

Starting point: Slden church. From the church you take the steeply rising path towards Auerwaldstrae, enjoy lovely views of Slden. Those who prefer less effort can take the Zentrum Shuttle (funicular railway). Afterwards you cross the ski slope and get to Auerwaldstrae as well. Passing the childrens playground on the left you keep to the right and turn into Panoramaweg trail: picture-book panoramic

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views, benches provided. Continue further on to Rettenbach road on a slightly rising path then back to Slden. (Time: 1.5 hrs) ALTERNATIVE: further on to Gaislach on the slightly rising forest trail. Turn left at the fork-off (gate) - along the descending forest trail to the helicopter base/ trade area and back to Slden by skibus. (Time: 2 hrs)

SLDEN WALKING TRAIL ALONG TZTALER ACHE

Starting point: Freizeit Arena. Sun-flooded route in the valley bottom with no change in elevation, benches are provided. (Time: 45 min)

WALKING PATH TO STALLWIESALM (SERVICED)

Starting point: Freizeit Arena. From Freizeit Arena you follow the rising Granbichlstrae, heading towards Windachtal valley. Lovely forest trail with splendid vantage points. Leaving behind a dense little forest you reach quaint Stallwiesalm mountain hut located on the valleys sunny side. From here you can watch the skiers on the opposite slope, admiring the Alpine scenery and all its highlights. Return on foot or on toboggan. (Time: 2 hrs)

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HIKING ROUTE TO HOCHSLDEN

Starting point: Freizeit Arena. Take the steeply rising trail behind the church leading up to Auerwaldstrasse. Across the hamlet of Innerwald you reach the tztal Glacier Road. Continue along the rising trail to Hochslden, wonderful panorama of the upper valley. Refreshment stop in Hochslden. (Time: 1.5 hrs)

SLDEN PITZE LOOP TRAIL

Starting point: Freizeit Arena. Walking uphill towards Granbichl you turn right at the first fork-off. Slightly descending route along Windaustrae and the brook in direction of the campsite. Uphill again to the hamlet of Platte, turn right into the forest and cross the new suspension bridge leading to the federal road. Back to the center. Refreshment stop: supermarket. (Time: 1.5 hrs)

WALKING PATH TO GRANSTEIN

Starting point: Slden church. Follow the steep trail leading up to Panoramastrae. Continue further on to Schnblickweg (not cleared) on the slightly ascending forest trail to Granstein. Refreshment stop at Gasthof Granstein. (Time: 1.5 hrs)

WALKING TRAIL TO RECHENAU

Starting point: Freizeit Arena. From Freizeit Arena Slden you follow Gemeindestrae on the right, heading towards Waldele and Rechenaustrae until you reach Haus Trofana (northwards). Turn right into the forest trail and continue on this trail until you get to Kaisers. (Time: 50 min)

WALKING ROUTE FROM ZWIESELSTEIN TO BODENEGG

Starting point: Gasthof Brckenwirt. From Gasthof Brckenwirt you walk along the cross-country skiing track. (Time: 40 min)

HIKING TOUR TO BRUNNENBERGALM

Starting point: Slden - Pitze. From the hamlet of Pitze across the new suspension bridge next to the supermarket. Further on to lovely Moosalm (serviced) and along the cleared, ascending forest trail to Brunnenbergalm (serviced only in summer). Return to Slden. (Time: 2.5 hrs)

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TOBOGGANING
5 km long, floodlit toboggan run, open only 11.00 pm to 1.00 am. Hiking time 1.5 hrs. Minibus shuttle service from Slden to Gaislachalm (Sun - Fri) or Gasthof Silbertal (Sun - Fri). Toboggan rental available. Advance booking: Hotel Alpenland T +43 (0) 5254 2365 or Gasthof Silbertal T +43 (0) 5254 2987

ICE SKATING & ICE CURLING

Opening Times Sunday Friday: 2.00 pm 9.00 pm Monday: ice skating 2.00 pm 7 .00 pm, afterwards ice curling Closed on Saturday! Where: Slden sports field, Kirchfeldweg Ice skate and curling stone rental on the spot. Contact and booking (ice curling): T +43 (0) 5254 2514 500

SKI MOUNTAINEERING
Freizeit Arena Slden Stallwiesalm (serviced but no overnight stay) ascent to Sldenkogl Rotkogl lift top station - Giggijoch - Polltal Restaurant at Rettenbach glacier Pitztaler Jchl Rettenbach glacier Rettenbachjoch Linker Fernerkogl Guided Ski Mountaineering Tours Skischule Slden-Hochslden 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 5254 2364 www.skischule-soelden.com

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Skischule Yellow Power 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 5254 2255 22 www.yellowpower.at Schneesportschule Vacancia Outdoor Tirol 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 5254 3100 www.vacancia.at

Skischule tztal 6450 Slden T + 43 (0) 5254 3821 www.schischule-oetztal.at Freeride Center Slden Sport4you Sportgeschft 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 650 4153 505 www.freeride-center.at

TANDEM FLIGHTS
Parataxi Slden Kalkus Johannes, 6450 Slden T +43 (0) 664 1133 600

WORTH SEEING BIG3 PANORAMA PLATFORM AT GAISLACHKOGL (3058 m)

Next to the top terminal of Gaislachkogl mountain gondola you find a splendid nirosta viewing platform at 3058 m above sea level, reminding of an UFO suspended on spider legs. Overlooking the glittering snow fields, you walk on a footbridge in front of the peaks summit cross.

NEW SUSPENSION BRIDGE IN SLDEN

The newly built suspension bridge connects Sldens hamlets of Platte and Pitze. An absolute must-see! Cross the tztaler Ache river at the very end of the scenic Khtrainschlucht gorge.

Obergurgl Hochgurgl

1930 m 2154 m

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Changing Room Obergurgl high altitude track, Pill/Angern: Hotel Jagdhof Advance booking required - Hotel Jagdhof T +43 (0) 5256 6431 Parking Pill/Angern high altitude track: Hochgurglbahn base terminal Obergurgl practicing track: Festkogl mountain gondola (for free) and in the center (parking fee) Hochgurgl practicing track: in the village of Hochgurgl

PILL / ANGERN / POSCHACH HIGH ALTITUDE TRAIL

Length: 7 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: intermediate Starting point: base terminal of Hochgurgl mountain gondola. Level route along the valley bottom of Pill/Angern. Easy to intermediate ascent via Isse meadows to Knigsrain and Alt-Poschach (hamlets). Continue along the right shore of tztaler Ache river back to the car park past Hotel Jagdhof.

PRACTICING TRACK IN THE CENTER OF OBERGURGL

Length: 3 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Starting point: Bobos Kids Club or below the church, Schalfkoglweg. Two level cross-country skiing loops connected to the track along tztaler Ache river in direction of Bobos Kids Playground. Across the brook and back via Bartebene area.

HOCHGURGL PRACTICING TRACK

Length: 2 km, skating & classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Starting point: above the chapel in Hochgurgl, next to the ski run. Level loop trail across picture-book landscapes towards the timberline in direction of Knigstal valley. A part of the track is equipped with floodlights and features a separate winter walking path.

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Rental Service Sport Lohmann 6456 Obergurgl T +43 (0) 5256 6372 www.lohmann.at Intersport Riml 6456 Obergurgl T +43 (0) 5256 6216 www.sportriml.com

Sport Scheiber 6456 Obergurgl T +43 (0) 5256 6223 DW 800 www.scheibersport.com

Nordic Skiing Instruction & Ski Mountaineering Skischule Obergurgl Skischule Hochgurgl 6456 Obergurgl A-6456 Obergurgl T +43 (0) 5256 6305 T +43 (0) 5256 6265 www.skischule-obergurgl.com www.tophochgurgl.com

SNOWSHOE HIKING
When: Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon Minimum number of persons: 4 Time: 2 hrs Organizer: Skischule Obergurgl Advance booking: Skischule Obergurgl (one day in advance) Snowshoe Hiking Tours on request Skischule Obergurgl 6456 Obergurgl T +43 (0) 5256 6305 www.skischule-obergurgl.com Skischule Exclusiv Obergurgl 6456 Obergurgl T +43 (0) 664 1826 969 www.skischule-exclusiv.at Tiroler Skischule SWAL Ski with a Local 6456 Obergurgl T +43 (0) 664 4228 370 www.swal.at Bergfhrerstelle Obergurgl 6456 Obergurgl T +43 (0) 664 1839 012 www.bergfuehrer-obergurgl.at

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WINTER WALKING TRAILS

Starting point: above the chapel in Hochgurgl. Level circuit trail across picture-book landscapes towards the timberline and Knigstal valley. A part of the winter walking trail is equipped with floodlights. (Time: 30 min)

HOCHGURGL ROMANTIC ROUTE (PARTLY FLOODLIT)

ZIRBENWALD NATURE TRAIL

Starting point: Obergurgl center. At the University Center you keep to the right towards Davids Htte and the fork-off to Zirbenwald stone pine forest. Return to Obergurgl across Zirbenwald bridge, following Imfong trail on the left. (Time: 1 hr)

GURGLERTAL WINTER HIKING TRAIL

Starting point: base terminal of Hochgurgl gondola. Level route along the valley bottom of Pill/Angern. Easy ascent via Isse meadows to the hamlets of Knigsrain and Alt-Poschach. Proceed along the right shore of tztaler Ache river and return to the car park. (Time: 1 hr)

SCHNWIESHTTE WINTER HIKING PATH

Starting point: Obergurgl center. From Obergurgl you walk to Davids Htte and up to Schnwieshtte at the entrance to Rotmoostal valley. Open from mid December on six days a week, closed on Sundays. (Time: 1.5 hrs)

SKI MOUNTAINEERING
1-2 ski tours are organized weekly by expert guides. The route will be announced at short notice depending on weather conditions and physical stamina of participants. More detailed information at the ski mountaineering providers. Minimum number of persons: 4 Advance booking required!

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Tour recommendation Elevation Altitude gain Time Obergurgl - Hohe Mut - 3516 m approx. 1.000 3.5 4 hrs Eisseekgele - Langtalereckhtte Obergurgl - Manigenbachkogl 3313 m approx. 1.380 5 6 hrs Obergurgl - Liebener Spitze 3400 m 5 hrs Langtalereckhtte - Hinterer Seelenkogl 3472 m approx. 1.100 4 5 hrs Langtalereckhtte - Langtaler Joch 3035 m approx. 750 4 hrs Langtalereckhtte - Hohe Wilde 3482 m 7 hrs Wurmkogl (using lift) - Knigstal Knigsjoch 2825 m approx. 350 2 hrs Mautstelle Timmelsjoch Hochalpenstrasse (closed in winter) - Timmelstal Schrankogl 3135 m approx. 1.000 3.5 4 hrs Ski Mountaineering Tours on request Skischule Obergurgl 6456 Obergurgl T +43 (0) 5256 6305 www.skischule-obergurgl.com Skischule Exclusiv Obergurgl 6456 Obergurgl T +43 (0) 664 1826 969 www.skischule-exclusiv.at Tiroler Skischule SWAL Ski with a Local 6456 Obergurgl T +43 (0) 664 4228 370 www.swal.at Bergfhrerstelle Obergurgl 6456 Obergurgl T +43 (0) 664 1839 012 www.bergfuehrer-obergurgl.at

Important Information tztal Tourismus does not accept any responsibility for the listed tours. It is strongly recommended to book a local and certified mountain guide. Glacier crossings are only possible with rope and in a group. Before setting out on a tour you should always inform someone about your destination and when you plan to be back. You should always take an avalanche transceiver with you.

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TOBOGGANING hochgurgl pill

3 km long, floodlit run. Night tobogganing 2 times a week. Ascent with Hochgurglbahn mountain gondola. No oncoming traffic.

ICE SKATING & ICE CURLING

Opening Times until mid-December: 8.00 pm - 11.00 pm until early January: daily 4.30 pm - 11.00 pm from early January: Mon, Wed, Thu and Fri 4.30 pm - 11.00 pm Monday - Friday 4.30 pm - 11.00 pm Where: Hotel Enzian Ice skate and curling stone rental on the spot: new Eisloch club

WORTH SEEING
Top Mountain Star towers high above the valley at 3080 m: splendid viewing platform and 360-degree panorama bar at the same time offering uninterrupted views of the tztal Alps down to the Italian Dolomites.

Top Mountain Star (3080 m)

Hohe Mut Alm (2670 m)

Hohe Mut ranks among Tirols most beautiful vantage mountains, surrounded by no less than 21 peaks beyond 3000 meters. The new Gaisberg and Hohe Mut mountain gondolas whisk you effortlessly up to the summit. On top breathtaking panoramic views await you.

Vent

1900 m

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Changing Room Not available Parking Base terminal of T-bar lift

EBENLE TRAIL

Length: 2 km, classic style Degree of difficulty: intermediate Starting point: chapel behind cattle grids. The cross-country skiing route can be found on the way to Rofenhfe farms (exit P9, after 200 m on the left). Intermediate, gently sloping nordic track at 1950 m above sea level with snow guarantee. In sunny location.

VENT PRACTICING TRACK

Length: 500 m, classic style Degree of difficulty: easy Starting point: church. Lovely route in slightly ascending and descending terrain at the entrance to the village, below the church. Ideal for beginners. Rental Service Venter Kaufhusl 6458 Vent T +43 (0) 5254 8153 www.venter.at Nordic Skiing Instruction Schischule Vent 6458 Vent T +43 (0) 5254 8123 www.schischule-vent.com

Sportalm 6458 Vent T +43 (0) 5254 8130 www.hotel-vent.at

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SNOWSHOE HIKING
When: every Tuesday around Vent in the tztal Nature Park Minimum number of persons: 3 Time: approx. 3 hrs Organizer: tztal Nature Park Advance booking: tztal Tourismus Vent (by 5.00 pm the day before) When: every Thursday alternating snowshoe hike or ski mountaineering guided by Vents Mountain School Minimum number of persons: 3 Time: approx. 3 hrs Organizer: Vent Mountain Guide Office Advance booking: tztal Tourismus Vent (by 5.00 pm the day before)

HORSE CARRIAGE RIDES

Contact and rates: Haus Reinstadler T +43 (0) 5254 8190 - Advance booking required.

WINTER WALKING TRAILS Vent Rofen Vent

Starting point: church. From the village center you walk across the bridge. Turn right into Wiesenweg and towards the Rofen suspension bridge. From here a 2 km long trail takes you to picturesque Rofenalm (not serviced). Back to Vent on the federal road or across the suspension bridge and the meadows. Refreshment stop at at Gasthof Rofenhof. (Time: 1.5 hrs)

VENT LOOP TRAIL

Starting point: church. From the church you walk through the village and across the bridge. Turn left towards Haus Reinstadler, continue along the edge of the forest for approx. 1 km until you reach the bridge. Back to Vent (approx. 2 km). Refreshment stops at various inns and restaurants in Vent. (Time: 2 hrs)

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Starting point: church. From the church through the village center. Turn right before you reach the bridge (exit P9). Then turn right again after 500 m and follow the broad and level trail which takes you up to Stableinalm (approx. 5 km). Back on foot or toboggan or with the double chair lift. Toboggan rental at Kaufhusl, Sportalm or at the mountain restaurant. Refreshment stop at Stablein mountain restaurant or various inns and restaurants in Vent. (Time: 1.5 hrs)

VENT TOBOGGAN RUN STABLEINALM

Vent Niedertal

Starting point: church. Walking through the village you turn right after the bridge. Across the next bridge to Ochsenkopf lift and further on towards the ski lift top station. Turn left into the trail to Niedertal (approx. 1 hr towards the upper valley). After 1 hour back to Vent as the cleared trail ends here. Refreshment stopover at various inns and restaurants in Vent. (Time: 2.5 hrs)

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TOBOGGANING
5 km long run without floodlights. Hiking time 90 min. No separate ascent trail. Toboggan rental at Venter Kaufhusl, Sportalm and Restaurant Stablein. Transfer via Wildspitze double chair lift possible. No oncoming traffic. Tip: night tobogganing incl. skidoo transfer every Monday at 9.00 pm (approx. 3 km), campfire, hot drink and downhill ride at torchlight.

Vent stableinalm

SKI MOUNTAINEERING
Important Information tztal Tourismus does not accept any responsibility for the listed tours. It is strongly recommended to book a local and certified mountain guide. Glacier crossings are only possible with rope and in a group. Before setting out on a tour you should always inform someone about your destination and when you plan to be back. You should always take an avalanche transceiver with you. Mountaineering & Ski Guides, Snow & Avalanche Reports Bergfhrerstelle Vent Kilian Scheiber 6458 Vent T +43 (0) 5254 8106 www.bergfuehrer-vent.at Alpinerlebnis Dietmar Wimmler & Wendelin Klotz 6458 Vent T +43 (0) 5254 8108 www.alpinerlebnis.at

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Ski Mountaineering Tours Indulge in the scenic tztal mountains and experience pure nature at its finest: untouched slopes, bizarre rock formations, icy summits, majestic glaciers and endless peace. The most beautiful peak tours, the most pleasurable corn snow and powder stashes are waiting for you. Vent offers a perfect blend of trendy sports and traditional mountaineering. A unique paradise for passionate ski mountaineers. Vent - Ramolalm - Vent Vent - Stableinalm Vent - Chapel in Niedertal Vent - Breslauer Htte (lift ride) Vent - Vernagthtte Vent - Martin-Busch-Htte Vent - Similaunhtte Ramoljoch Spiegelkogel Taufkarkogel (lift ride) Plateikogel (lift ride) Wildspitze (lift ride) Guslarspitze Fluchtkogel Hochvernagtspitze Hauslabkogel Finailspitze Similaun Hintere Schwrze 2218 m 2356 m 2120 m 2848 m 2755 m 2501 m 3019 m 3186 m 3426 m 3367 m 3427 m 3774 m 3126 m 3500 m 3539 m 3403 m 3516 m 3606 m 3628 m Hiking time approx. 1.5 hrs Hiking time approx. 1.5 hrs Hiking time approx. 1.5 hrs Hiking time approx. 1 hr Hiking time approx. 4 hrs Hiking time approx. 3 hrs Hiking time approx. 5 hrs Hiking time approx. 4 hrs Hiking time approx. 5 hrs Hiking time approx. 3 hrs Hiking time approx. 4 hrs Hiking time approx. 5 hrs Hiking time approx. 5 hrs Hiking time approx. 7 hrs Hiking time approx. 7 hrs Hiking time approx. 6.5 hrs Hiking time approx. 7 hrs Hiking time approx. 7 .5 hrs Hiking time approx. 7 .5 hrs