6059 Kirchenkarhütte
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A sporty bike tour for everyone who doesn't prefer too few gravel paths - including a dream view of the lake district and the breathtaking mountain and glacier panorama.
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moderate
Distance 14.9 km
Duration2:25 h
Ascent811 m
Descent811 m
Highest point2,591 m
Lowest point1,780 m
A mountain bike tour including a dream view of the lake district. After starting at the Hochgurglbahn valley station, follow the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road to Hochgurgl. Behind the Hotel Riml you continue on the gravel path to the Kirchenkarhütte. The effort of the ascent is rewarded from Hochgurgl with the unforgettable glacier panorama.
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The tour runs along developed trails and is easily ridable by e-bike or mountain bike.
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Roland Grüner
Update: April 12, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,591 m
Lowest point
1,780 m
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The sometimes fairly stepps climbs and difficult downhill stretches require both sporty biking skills and defensive cycling. Good stamina and intermediate biking rechniques are an absolute must. Sporty and active (pleasure) cycling ist he main priority.Tips and suggestions
More details about biking & cycling in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/bikenStart
Obergurgl Pill | Angern (1.930 m)
Coordinates:
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46.897504, 11.040157
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46°53'51.0"N 11°02'24.6"E
UTM
32T 655398 5195794
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Destination
Kirchenkarhütte (2.635 m) | Top Mountain Crosspoint (2.171 m)
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 out local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.atDirections
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 vallly 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 way: https://www.google.at/maps.Parking
The following parking facilities are available in Gurgl:- car park Top Mountain Crosspoint, free of charge
- Hochgurglbahn, free of charge
- Festkogl garage, chargeable
- car park in the center of Obergurgl, chargeable
Coordinates
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46.897504, 11.040157
DMS
46°53'51.0"N 11°02'24.6"E
UTM
32T 655398 5195794
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
Approproate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, helmet, gloves, glasses, GPS device or detailed maps. If there is no hut on the way please bring a snack and enough to drink.Status
closed
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
14.9 km
Duration
2:25 h
Ascent
811 m
Descent
811 m
Highest point
2,591 m
Lowest point
1,780 m
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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