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Gaisbergtal valley - Rotmoostal valley - Obergurgl

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    OBERGURGL -> Gaisbergy Valley -> Hohe Mut Saddle -> Rotmoos Valley -> Schönwies Hut -> Zirbenwald -> OBERGURGL

     

    moderate
    Distance 11.6 km
    5:00 h
    650 m
    607 m
    2,321 m
    1,917 m
    Turn left after the Hotel Jenewein and follow the Gaisbergstrasse and over the meadow slopes to the entrance of the Gaisberg valley. The path runs close to the Gaisbergbach. Soon you come to a fork, both routes lead to the saddle of the Hohe Mut. The shorter and steeper path takes approx. 1.5 hours, the climb over the stamping point of the Gaisberg glacier 1 hour longer. The long ridge from the mountain station to the Kirchenkogel separates the Rotmoos from the Gaisberg valley. From the Mut saddle, take path 29a, descending to the Schönwieshütte. The stone pine forest, past the Rotmoos waterfall, is ideal for returning to Obergurgl.
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    Update: November 12, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,321 m
    Lowest point
    1,917 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 2.08%Dirt road 16.23%Forested/wild trail 28.55%Path 53.13%
    Asphalt
    0.2 km
    Dirt road
    1.9 km
    Forested/wild trail
    3.3 km
    Path
    6.2 km
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    Rest stops

    Zirben Alm
    Schönwies hut

    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.  

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

    Start

    Obergurgl
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.866543, 11.024132
    DMS
    46°51'59.6"N 11°01'26.9"E
    UTM
    32T 654266 5192322
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    Destination

    Obergurgl

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From Obergurgl on foot or by mountain lift up to Hohe Mut - to the highest point on the left next to the lift station (location HM) - back on the hiking trail along Hohe Mut ridge in the direction of the glacier (southeast) - stop (location BH) at the so-called Bärenhoppet, where you will find a research hut run by the University of Innsbruck - follow the path on Hohe Mut ridge - descent into Gaisbergtal towards Gaisbergferner - stop at the moraines of Gaisbergferner (location GG) - out of the valley towards the last moraine wall - stop after the moraine wall (location EG) - further out of the valley towards Obergurgl - stop at the valley’s end (location TG), great view of the opposite part of the valley – continue towards Obergurgl along the road through Obergurgl’s ski area (location SG).

    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 countryroads. 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
    46.866543, 11.024132
    DMS
    46°51'59.6"N 11°01'26.9"E
    UTM
    32T 654266 5192322
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Ötztaler Wanderbuch

    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.  

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    11.6 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    650 m
    Descent
    607 m
    Highest point
    2,321 m
    Lowest point
    1,917 m
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