Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.62 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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802 m

Obere Iss Alm Ruins

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A dilapidated Alm, but there are enough cattle, and what beautiful :)

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1.41 km

Miners' House (Knappenhaus)

Highlight • Historical Site

Guided tours every Wednesday (as of 15.10.21). Unfortunately no information boards

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1.47 km

Pochersee

Highlight • Lake

Fantastically located lake. Here you can relax.

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4.24 km

View of the Ötztal Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great distant view with the Pochersee at the Knappenhaus.

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4.60 km

Wetterkreuzkogel Summit

Highlight • Summit

Summit with great all-round visibility and on the nearby 3000s. The trails are well marked and not too difficult.

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7.30 km

View of the Acherkogel cable car and the valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Super nice place with a view of the Acherkogelbahn and the valley

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8.57 km

Balbach Alm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Quaint dining room and large beer garden

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8.86 km

Knappenweg – Knappenhaus Trail

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Beautiful mountain trail with great views to Feldringerböden and Ochsengarten.

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

718 m

189 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

688 m

457 m

450 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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