Oetz - Piburger See - Oetz

The starting point is the central car park in Oetz. Follow the Ötztaler Ache upstream to the Brandach bridge/rafting entry point. Cross the bridge and follow the meadow path and a little later the hiking trail past the small chapel up to Piburger See. Circle the lake. Return on the wide forest road to the fork at "Wellerbrücke". Here take the hiking trail and cross the bridge. Stroll back along the Ötztaler Ache to Oetz.

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without refreshment options is necessary.

Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi services! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

The following parking options are available:

Central car park Oetz (subject to charge)

Parking lot Acherkogelbahn – (subject to charge)Parking lot Rafting entry point (at the end of Oetz on the right side) (subject to charge)Overnight parking during multi-day tours: Central car park Oetz, tickets are available at the Oetz information office

More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

The Piburger See is the warmest natural bathing lake in Tyrol, with temperatures up to 24°C.