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Hiking Trail recommended route

High route Hochgurgl

Hiking Trail · Gurgl
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    OBERGURGL -> Ferwall valley-> Königs valley -> Hochgurgl -> OBERGURGL
    moderate
    Distance 8.4 km
    4:00 h
    308 m
    465 m
    2,240 m
    1,779 m
    Walk on the slightly ascending trail from Obergurgl, behind the tennis court in the foothills of the Ferwallhang slope, in northern direction to Ferwallbach bridge - or from the car park of Festkogl mountain gondola uphill towards the fork-off into the high altitude trail. Scenic Alpine rose meadows accompany you on a permanently rising trail into Königstal valley. At halfway you can also descend to the hamlet of Königsrain. In Königstal you cross the Königsbachklamm ravine on a small bridge, where a southern slope travels to the high Alpine plateau of Angerer Alm and the hotel resort of Hochgurgl. Continue on the Timmelsjoch road for a while until you reach the broadcasting tower: just opposite you take the descending route across marvelous Alpine rose meadows and stone pine areas to Weißenbachgraben gorge and the grass-covered ski run to Pillerseeweg trail or you return to Obergurgl.

     

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    Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl
    Update: August 27, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    2,240 m
    Lowest point
    1,779 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 19.98%Forested/wild trail 3.09%Path 75.69%Road 1.22%
    Asphalt
    1.7 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.3 km
    Path
    6.4 km
    Road
    0.1 km
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    Rest stops

    Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - Fondue restaurant
    See You Obergurgl
    Top Hotel Hochgurgl
    Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - à la carte restaurant
    Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"
    Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
    Hotel Jenewein - "Hexenkuchl"

    Safety information

    Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: https://www.oetztal.com/summer.html.

    Start

    Obergurgl
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.871113, 11.029311
    DMS
    46°52'16.0"N 11°01'45.5"E
    UTM
    32T 654648 5192840
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    Destination

    Obergurgl

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Walk on the slightly ascending trail from Obergurgl, behind the tennis court in the foothills of the Ferwallhang slope, in northern direction to Ferwallbach bridge - or from the car park of Festkogl mountain gondola uphill towards the fork-off into the high altitude trail. Scenic Alpine rose meadows accompany you on a permanently rising trail into Königstal valley. At halfway you can also descend to the hamlet of Königsrain. In Königstal you cross the Königsbachklamm ravine on a small bridge, where a southern slope travels to the high Alpine plateau of Angerer Alm and the hotel resort of Hochgurgl. Continue on the Timmelsjoch road for a while until you reach the broadcasting tower: just opposite you take the descending route across marvelous Alpine rose meadows and stone pine areas to Weißenbachgraben gorge and the grass-covered ski run to Pillerseeweg trail or you return to Obergurgl.

     

    Public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

    Directions

    The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient was: https://www.google.at/maps.

    Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Gurgl: 
    • Parking garage (center of Obergurgl), chargeable | € 2,00/hour
    • Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl, chargeable | € 2,00/hour
    • Parking Hochgurglbahn valley station, free of charge - no parking at night
    • Parking Top Mountain Crosspoint, free of charge
    • Parking Hochgurgl, free of charge (very small parking) 

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.871113, 11.029311
    DMS
    46°52'16.0"N 11°01'45.5"E
    UTM
    32T 654648 5192840
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Lake Pillersee - Obergurgl
    • Gurgler Heide - Obergurgl
    • Archaeological loop trail - Obergurgl
    • 6 Zirben Alm Roundtrip
    • Zirben Alm - Obergurgl
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.4 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    308 m
    Descent
    465 m
    Highest point
    2,240 m
    Lowest point
    1,779 m
    Linear route Scenic Family-friendly Dog-friendly

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