Hiking tour | Thematic route
Glacier Nature Trail 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
Car park Ochsenalm
End point
Car park Gepatsch