Schweinfurter Hut - Winnebachsee Hut - Umhausen-Niederthai

From Niederthai, walk towards the Schweinfurter Hut. Continue slowly uphill through the Zwieselbach valley. Just before the pass, the route runs somewhat laboriously through a rocky area close to the Zwieselbach glacier. 
The highest point of the path is reached at the Zwieselbachjoch at 2,868 m. After the Zwieselbachjoch, the route goes rather steeply downhill over scree before you reach the Winnebachkar and descend to the Winnebachsee Hut.

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. It is necessary to carry a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without catering options.

Suitable for those without fear of heights, sure-footed, and experienced alpine climbers; very good physical condition, alpine experience, and mountain equipment (see Equipment), sometimes alpine protection gear, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report.

Driving to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors through the Inn Valley to the entrance of the valley and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and comfortably plan your trip using the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps 

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The last stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi companies.

The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at 

The following parking options are available in Niederthai: Umhausen

Parking lot Ortsteil Sennhof, paid from 07:00 to 18:30

More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here.