Niederthai – Horlachbach Valley loop from Niederthai

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Niederthai – Horlachbach Valley loop from Niederthai

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Niederthai – Horlachbach Valley loop from Niederthai

03:48

12.2km

480m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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19 m

Niederthai

Highlight • Settlement

Niederthai is located at the beginning of the Horlachtal, a side valley of the Ötztal. Due to its secluded location in a small high valley, the village has managed to …

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2.54 km

Horlachbach Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Very nice path along a stream to the Schweinfurter Hütte.

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3.28 km

Larstig Alm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Larstigalm is beautifully situated and invites you to take a rest.

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4.67 km

Horlachbach Trail to Schweinfurter Hut

Highlight • Trail

There are two ways to get to the Schweinfurter Hütte from Niederthai. Either along the road or take the slightly nicer path above.

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5.25 km

Kleinhorlachalm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Quaint snack hut and managed alpine pasture below the Schweinfurter hut!

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6.15 km

The hut in the Schweinfurt section of the German Alpine Club is very popular in summer as a starting point for many mountain tours ... and in winter for ski and snowshoe tours.
dav-schweinfurt.de/huetten/schweinfurter-huette

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.59 km

2.56 km