⛰️ Winter Hike to Simmeringalm (1813 m)
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Hello everyone!
This Sunday we head to one of the best panoramic huts of the Mieminger Plateau: Simmeringalm 🏔️
This is a proper winter ascent starting from Obsteig, climbing steadily through forest roads and open alpine terrain to a spectacular viewpoint overlooking the entire plateau, the Inn Valley, and surrounding mountain ranges.
The route follows a groomed winter road (also used as a sledding track), making it ideal for winter hiking. If time and conditions allow, we can continue higher to the Wetterkreuz (1942 m) for an even wider panorama.
After lunch at the hut, we descend via the same route and return to Innsbruck by bus.
## 🗺️ Hike Overview
· Difficulty: Medium
· Distance: ~14 km
· Duration: approx. 4 hours (continuous uphill section of ~2–2.5 hours)
· Possible snow and icy terrain
👉 This hike is not suitable for beginners with low fitness or anyone unsure about winter hiking.
## 🎒 What to Bring
· Weather-proof clothing, including warm layers, gloves, and a hat
· 🥾 Sturdy hiking shoes with good grip
· Hiking poles and microspikes (recommended)
· ☀️ Sunglasses and sunscreen (recommended)
· 🍎 Snacks and drinks
· 💵 Cash (the hut may not accept card payments)
## 🚍 Transport Details
· Bus: Line 350
· Departure: Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Steig M (at 9:42)
· Destination: Obsteig Mooswaldsiedlung
## 🕗 Schedule / Itinerary
· 09:30 – Meet at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof (Platform M)
· 09:42 – Bus 350 to Obsteig Mooswaldsiedlung
· 10:54 – Arrival, start hike immediately
· ~13:15 – Arrival at Simmeringalm (1813 m), lunch break 🍲
· Optional: Ascent to Wetterkreuz (1942 m), if time and conditions allow
· ~14:30 – Begin descent
· 16:22 – Bus back to Innsbruck
· 17:39 – Arrival at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
See you in the mountains! 🏔️
## ⚠️ Disclaimer
This is a group hike, not a guided tour. Everyone is expected to stay with the group and maintain a reasonable pace.
Participation is entirely at your own risk. The organizers and the Meetup.com platform accept no liability for injuries, accidents, or damages of any kind.
All participants are strongly advised to have valid personal accident or mountain rescue insurance (e.g. Alpenverein membership) to cover potential rescue or medical costs.
Photo credit: https://www.innsbruck.info/blog/de/sport-natur/simmering-schneeschuhtour-mit-rodelspass-ins-tal/