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Aperes Ferwalljoch

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OBERGURGL -> Gurgler Heide -> Ferwalltal -> APERES FERWALLJOCH
moderate
Distance 7.2 km
3:30 h
1,054 m
76 m
2,903 m
1,905 m
From Obergurgl via the Gurgler Heide to the entrance of Ferwalltal valley. Cross the mountain brook on the valley floor, follow the brooklet on the ascending route. A steep path leads across gravel fields to the col.
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Update: July 11, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
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Highest point
2,903 m
Lowest point
1,905 m
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Rest stops

See You Obergurgl
Nederhütte
SPAR supermarket Josef Grüner
Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - à la carte restaurant
Hotel The Crystal - "Salz & Pfeffer"
Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"
Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
Hotel Wiesental
Hotel Jenewein - "Hexenkuchl"

Safety information

For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted, Very good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report: https://www.oetztal.com/summer.html

Start

Obergurgl
Coordinates:
DD
46.873850, 11.030420
DMS
46°52'25.9"N 11°01'49.5"E
UTM
32T 654724 5193147
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Destination

Aperes Ferwalljoch

Turn-by-turn directions

From Obergurgl via the Gurgler Heide to the entrance of Ferwalltal valley. Cross the mountain brook on the valley floor, follow the brooklet on the ascending route. A steep path leads across gravel fields to the col.

Public transport

Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: 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
46.873850, 11.030420
DMS
46°52'25.9"N 11°01'49.5"E
UTM
32T 654724 5193147
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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

  • Gurgler Schartl (Seiter Schartle)
  • Obergurgl - Zirmkogel
  • Gaisberg glacier
  • Seelenferner - Obergurgl
  • Smugglers hike - Obergurgl
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.2 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
1,054 m
Descent
76 m
Highest point
2,903 m
Lowest point
1,905 m
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