Hiking tour | Thematic route

Gletscherlehrpfad Gepatschferner

An awe-inspiring hike to the glacier tongue of the Gepatschferner, set within the Ötztaler Alpen nature reserve (Natura 2000 area).

Two route variants are available:

  • Variant 1: from the Fernergries car park, follow the glacier trail to the glacier tongue and continue to the Oberbirg
  • Variant 2: from the Ochsenalm car park, follow the glacier trail to the glacier tongue — return via the Fernergries

Both variants offer the option of catching the public bus back to your car - be sure to check the timetable before you set off!

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3.7:2.9h
400m
8.4km
Highest point
2232m
Start point
Parkplatz Ochsenalm
End point
Parkplatz Gepatsch

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