K.10.: Ulmich - Fatlartal - Niederelbehütte

Medium difficulty circular hike to Niederelbehütte

Starting from the village square in Kappl proceed along the municipal road to the hamlet of Ulmich. Before Haus Alpenheim follow the path to the right through a small, narrow street and finally reach the trail. The trail proceeds along past meadows and forest glades to and a small chapel. At the chapel follow a narrow path to the left, past several piles of hay, snaking through the unspoilt, flower-rich Fatlartal. Proceed past the crystal-clear deep-blue Riepasee and you will finally get to Kieler Höhenweg, which takes you right to Seßgrat and to Niederelbehütte which lies at 50 m altitude. Along Seßgrat in around 20 minutes you will reach Kappler – Kopf at 2.404 m which provides an outstanding view to Untertal and the surrounding alpine landscape of the Paznaun region.
Return section: On route no. 7 through the Seßladtal down to Kappl. Alternatively take the Diasbahn cablecar back down. Please inform yourself about the running hours of the cable car.

The autoroute (A12 (westbound) or A14 (eastbound)) leads you to the Arlbergschnellstraße (S 16). At the exit for Pians, turn onto the Paznauntalstraße (B 188) and follow its course into the Paznaun.

Underground parking at the community center.
Further parking in Kappl village at the Pardeck (opposite Camren's Pizzagrill) or below the bakery Wechner.

With the railway station in Landeck, the Paznaun is optimally connected to the Austrian train network. From Landeck-Zams station, only a short bus ride separates you from the Paznaun. Every half hour, line bus 260 runs from there through the valley. Bus stop: Kappl Dorf