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653 Festkogl

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    There are two good reasons to take the heavy ascent to the Festkogl: the overwhelming panorama of the summit and the serpentine-rich trail back into the valley.
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    Distance 13.6 km
    1:45 h
    986 m
    992 m
    2,890 m
    1,906 m
    From Obergurgl you follow the ascent to the Schönwies- and Langtalereck hut. At an altitude of 2075 meters, the further path branches off to the left to the Festkogl. During the next 60 minutes, there is hardly a breather on the equally steep gravel road. Nevertheless, well-trained bikers will have an eye for the ever-increasing imposing panorama. From the mountain station of the cable car it is necessary to mobilize the forces for the last upturn. A few hundred heights, then it is done. At the end of the path, at 2680 meters, the view of the three thousand-meter-high mountains for the troubles compensates. A last check of the brakes - And off you go on the fast descent.

    Author’s recommendation

    The tour runs along developed trails and is easily ridable by e-bike or mountain bike.
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    Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl
    Update: October 16, 2024
    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    Festkogl, 2,890 m
    Lowest point
    Obergurgl, 1,906 m
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    Safety information

    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/biken 

    Start

    Obergurgl (1.930 m)
    Coordinates:
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    46.870784, 11.027573
    DMS
    46°52'14.8"N 11°01'39.3"E
    UTM
    32T 654516 5192800
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    Destination

    Hochgurgl, 2.410 m

    Turn-by-turn directions

     From Obergurgl you follow the ascent to the Schönwies- and Langtalereck hut. At an altitude of 2075 meters, the further path branches off to the left to the Festkogl. During the next 60 minutes, there is hardly a breather on the equally steep gravel road. Nevertheless, well-trained bikers will have an eye for the ever-increasing imposing panorama. From the mountain station of the cable car it is necessary to mobilize the forces for the last upturn. A few hundred heights, then it is done. At the end of the path, at 2680 meters, the view of the three thousand-meter-high mountains for the troubles compensates. A last check of the brakes - And off you go on the fast descent.

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    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.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 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: 

     

    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
    46.870784, 11.027573
    DMS
    46°52'14.8"N 11°01'39.3"E
    UTM
    32T 654516 5192800
    w3w 
    ///vanilla.firework.marinas
    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..

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    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    13.6 km
    Duration
    1:45 h
    Ascent
    986 m
    Descent
    992 m
    Highest point
    2,890 m
    Lowest point
    1,906 m
    Public-transport-friendly Out and back Round trip Scenic Cableway ascent/descent Summit route eBike

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