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- Upikopf 3175m, easy high peak in the Matscher Tal
- Ascent time 3 hours
- Not difficult for enduring and experienced mountain hikers
- No exposed sections but quite steep
moderate
Distance 13.9 km
6:30 h
1,363 m
1,363 m
3,174 m
1,811 m
The Upikopf is an easy three-thousander in the southern Ötztaler Alps. It rises on the east side above the inner Matscher Tal. In the area there are several three-thousanders such as Rappenkopf, Allitzer Spitze, Portlesspitze, Pleresspitze etc.
Author’s recommendation
- Start early in summer during hot temperatures.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
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Highest point
Upikopf, 3,174 m
Lowest point
Glieshof, 1,811 m
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Track types
Asphalt
275 m
Dirt road
63 m
Forested/wild trail
5 km
Path
8.5 km
Rest stops
Almhotel Glieshof, 1824 mAlmhotel Glieshof
Restaurant Glieshof
Tips and suggestions
You are surrounded by several three-thousanders Portlesspitze, Pleresspitze, Remsspitze, Litzer Spitze.
Roadbook
- We drive to the Vinschgau to the Glieshöfe where we park.
- From the alpine inn at 1807 m, we follow the mark 9 on a wide path through forest and grassland.
- At the Upi lake, we climb left up to the foot of the mountain.
- Always follow mark 9 up steep rocky and stony slopes.
- Then continue less steeply to the highest point at 3175m.
- The descent is via the ascent path.
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ThaneihofCar park Burgeis Parish Church
Almhotel Glieshof, 1824 m
Almhotel Glieshof
Almhotel Glieshof
Innerglieshof
Restaurant Glieshof
Ausserglieshof Theiner
Upikopf
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
- By train to Mals, from there by city bus and in summer with extra hiking buses you can go to Matsch and to the Glieshöfe.
Directions
- Via the Reschenpass to Mals, Schluderns, then left into the Matschertal to Matsch and further to the Glieshöfe. Easily accessible by car.
- Via the Brenner on the motorway to Bolzano. From Bolzano to Merano and further
Coordinates
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46.726701, 10.683663
DMS
46°43'36.1"N 10°41'01.2"E
UTM
32T 628651 5176170
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Author’s map recommendations
- 1:50000 Kompass, sheet 52 Vinschgau
- Freytag Berndt sheet S 2 Vinschgau Ötztaler Alps
- 1:25000 Tabacco sheet 043 Vinschgau Oberland
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Equipment
- Drink
- Sturdy footwear
- Cap, there is often wind
- Mountain jacket
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
13.9 km
Duration
6:30 h
Ascent
1,363 m
Descent
1,363 m
Highest point
3,174 m
Lowest point
1,811 m
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