Östen: Winter Hiking Trails and Alpine Pasture Route

Östen is a district of Umhausen crossed by several hiking routes; an Alpine pasture hike starts right in the hamlet. Two routes are winter hiking trails, complemented by the easy Talblick Umhausen circular hike. Together, these routes offer different ways to plan a day: a winter trail between named places, a circular hike, or the route via Farst to the Reichalm. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment in Östen, this selection is a practical starting point: what matters may be the type of route, the stated walking time, or a starting point right in the hamlet.

Winter Trails with Different Routes

Starting in Umhausen, one winter hiking trail follows the Ötztaler Ache through Östen to Hopfgarten and back. The stated walking time for this route is 1.5 hours. A second winter hiking trail starts in Tumpen, runs via Lehn/Platzl and Maria Schnee to Östen, and continues to Umhausen; its stated walking time is two hours. The starting points and routes distinguish the two options, as do their time estimates.

The shorter stated walking time applies to the route starting in Umhausen. When choosing between the winter trails, you can therefore consider your preferred route and time frame together. Before setting out on a winter hike, check current trail conditions and factor seasonal conditions into your plans.

Circular Hike and Alpine Pasture Route

The easy Talblick Umhausen circular hike offers a different type of outing. It is 11.09 kilometres long, takes 3.5 hours, and passes through the district of Östen before continuing to the district of Hopfgarten. Unlike the winter trails, both its walking time and distance are specified; it is also a circular hike rather than a route between several places. If you want to weigh up duration and distance together, both figures are provided for Talblick, while the winter trails can be distinguished by their respective routes and stated times.

Another option is the Alpine pasture hike, which starts in the hamlet of Östen and leads via the historic village of Farst to the Reichalm. Unlike the winter trails, it starts in Östen rather than passing through the village. This lets you weigh up whether you prefer a starting point in the hamlet or a route that passes through Östen. Check local trail conditions before setting off.

Plan Hiking Days Around Östen

If you’re considering Östen as a holiday destination, your choice of hike can help guide your decision: starting in the hamlet is a different point of reference from taking a route that passes through Östen on the way between other places. The stated walking times for the winter trails and the Talblick circular hike can also help you plan your day. This means you can start your search for a holiday apartment by considering what type of hike you’d like to include in your stay.

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