Taking a refreshment break in the Hochoetz alpine region is a special treat.

If idyllic mountain pastures and traditional mountain huts form part and parcel of your enjoyment of walking, climbing or riding mountain bikes in magnificient mountain scenery, with high peaks and plenty of sunshine, then you only have one problem with the Hochoetz alpine region in the Ötz Valley of the Tyrol: you are spoilt for choice! The Bielefeld Hut (2,150 m.) with its absolutely fabulous views far into the upper Ötz valley, the quaint Acherberg Alp (1,888 m.), the genial Kühtaile Alp (1,988 m.), the Balbach Alp (1,957 m.) steeped in tradition, the aptly-named Schönblick refreshment stop ... all of course with waiter service - with traditional charm and tasty Tyrolean fare and comfort guaranteed. The sun-drenched Hochoetz panoramic restaurant offers you self-service food, a huge sun terrace and the finest hospitality. On the alps where food is available you can confidently expect to be served with genuine home-grown produce! So you can see that the Hochoetz alpine region in the Ötz Valley of the Tyrol does not only spoil its visitors with the finest opportunities for walking, but the traditions of mountain huts and real down-to-earth Tyrolean hospitality are available here in abundance.

The Bielefeld Hut (German Alpine Club, 2,150 m)
Schöpf Family 6433 Oetz,
Dorfstrasse 43,
Phone: +43 (0) 52 52 / 61 01
Hut: +43 (0) 52 52 / 69 26

The registered German Alpine Club (Bielefeld Section) offers rest, comfort and a feast of food at its hut at the foot of the Acherkogel (3,008 m.). A visit to the Bielefeld Hut is a "must" for every walker. There are magnificent views of the Tyrolean mountains, easy to reach within half an hour from the upper station. If it is fine, Tuesday is fun day at the hut with live music from 12 noon to 4.30 p.m.

Werner Schöpf and his family are looking forward to your visit.

The Schönblick refreshment stop (1,400 m)
Scheiring family
Oetzerberg 50
6433 Oetz
Phone: +43 (0) 52 52 / 68 10

A combination card for ascent with the Acherkogel cable car and descent from the refreshment stop to Oetz with the taxi at 2 pm or 4:30 pm. Can be easily reached in summer via the Rotes Wandl or the Acherberg Alp. Relax on the sun terrace and enjoy the magnificent view of the surrounding peaks of the Oetz valley. Hot meals and fresh alpine milk and buttermilk are always available.

Georg Scheiring and his family are looking forward to your visit.

Balbach Alp (1,957 m)
Georg Schöpf and family
Phone: +43 (0) 52 52 / 61 57
Hut +43 (0) 52 52 / 60 26

Easy reachable along a wide path for the whole family (even push-chairs). Walking time from the upper station - 20 minutes. Large sun terrace with magnificent panoramic views and a children's playground. Hot meals throughout the day. Accommodation available.

Georg Schöpf and his family are looking forward to your visit.

Kühtaile Alp (1,988 m)
Manfred Schöpf and family
Phone: +43 (0) 664 / 434 68 82
eMail: kuehtaile_alm@gmx.at
www.kuehtaile-alm.at

An ideal spot to enjoy Tyrolean delicacies in rustic surroundings! Take a seat on our sun terrace, relax and look at the magnificent view and let your excitement-filled day of walking draw comfortably to a close.

Manfred Schöpf and his family are looking forward to your visit.

Almwirtschaft Acherberg (1,888 m)
The Frischmann family
Phone: +43 (0) 650 / 231 75 85

The alp with its own dairy and panoramic views, easily reached via the forest trail in about 30 minutes. Home made butter and cheese. Hot meals throughout the day. Walk from here to the old halfway station in about 35 minutes. Then take a taxi back to Oetz (combination card).

The Frischmann family are looking forward to your visit.