survival guide
clothing & accessories
- Good shoes. If it is raining or you are generally travelling on natural paths.
- Resistant clothing. For (unforeseen) work in nature or with natural materials.
- Warm clothing. It can get very cold in the evenings. 0° is rare, but can happen. Maximum temperatures in May and June range between 18° during the day and 7° at night.
- Small rucksack or bag. To be able to transport your seven things practically. The distances can sometimes be longer than expected.
- Rain cover. The rain in the Bschlabertal can take you by surprise and can sometimes be very heavy.
- Sun protection. The valley is high up, so the sun can be intense.
equipment & tools
- Towel. They are available as standard, but you'd better take one with you to be on the safe side.
- Earplugs. You will be grateful if you sleep in a shared room.
- Snacks. If you get hungry in between meals or have special eating habits (see "also good to know").
- Medication. Is self-explanatory. There is no pharmacy in Bschlabertal.
- Torch. There isn't much lighting in the Bschlabertal at night either.
- Mobile phone and other technical equipment. There is (mostly) reception in the Bschlabertal. With a Drei mobile phone contract, you only have reception in some places in Boden. Internet reception is good everywhere.
- Pocket knife. For everything anyway.
- Cash. There is no ATM on site.
ideas, optional
- Telescope. Who has such a thing. The night sky is simply incredible.
- Binoculars. For example, to observe animals: Roe deer and stags, badgers, golden eagles and many other species of animals and birds.
- Hiking equipment. Anyone who enjoys hiking should definitely take advantage of this and will certainly get their money's worth in the Bschlabertal.
- Parlour games. Watter cards etc. - for the ultimate hut atmosphere.
- Swimwear. For the rivers in the valley and (if applicable) the pool.
What you should find out beforehand
- The house rules. We are all guests in the Bschlabertal and therefore want to treat nature and people, as well as the accommodation and workplaces there, with respect.
- The localities. What do Bschlabs and Boden look like, and what are the paths in between? Where is my accommodation, where is my place of work?
- The weather. Will it rain? How warm will it be? The weather in the Bschlabertal can change quickly and severe storms are not uncommon in summer. Sepp Schluiferer wrote about the climate and mood in Tyrol:
"It's winter for seven months and cold for the other five."
also good to know
- There are no shop in the Bschlabertal valley. It takes half an hour by bus to Elmen. There is a small Spar supermarket where you can go shopping. The nearest larger grocery shop is 25 minutes away by car. In Reutte there are shops for almost all goods. Reutte is 35 minutes away by car and just over an hour by bus.
- The road between Bschlabs and Boden is not passable. It is only a carriageway and too dangerous to walk on. There is a hiking trail connecting the two villages, but unfortunately it has been covered by a mudslide and is therefore also difficult to walk on at the moment.
- The bus through the valley runs 4 times a day from Imst to Elmen. In Elmen, you can take the connecting bus to Reutte or the upper Lechtal valley. The journeys start as soon as the Hahntennjoch opens. The bus timetable should be finalised at the beginning of May. More information about the connection under "what is bschlabs? > approach".
- If you have food intolerances or follow a particular diet that cannot be catered for at the buffet, please make sure that you eat at the buffet regardless of the food on offer. medienfrische are supplied.
