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Gurgler Heide - Obergurgl

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    OBERGURGL -> Gurgler Heide -> Ferwalltal valley -> OBERGURGL 
    moderate
    Distance 6 km
    3:00 h
    440 m
    440 m
    2,346 m
    1,896 m
    From the village center of Obergurgl on the pedestrian trail to the hamlet of Kressbrunnen. At the tennis court, gently ascending over the open areas of Gurgl's heathland to a wayside cairn, from there down into Ferwalltal, crossing Ferwallbach brook along the ridge of Königstal. Back to Obergurgl on the high elevation trail.
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    Update: November 12, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,346 m
    Lowest point
    1,896 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 1.59%Forested/wild trail 1.96%Path 96.43%
    Asphalt
    0.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.1 km
    Path
    5.8 km
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    Rest stops

    See You Obergurgl
    Hotel The Crystal - "Salz & Pfeffer"
    Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
    Friedl's Bar

    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
    46.870314, 11.029773
    DMS
    46°52'13.1"N 11°01'47.2"E
    UTM
    32T 654685 5192752
    w3w 
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    Destination

    Obergurgl

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From the village center of Obergurgl on the pedestrian trail to the hamlet of Kressbrunnen. At the tennis court, gently ascending over the open areas of Gurgl's heathland to a wayside cairn, from there down into Ferwalltal, crossing Ferwallbach brook along the ridge of Königstal. Back to Obergurgl on the high elevation trail.

    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
    46.870314, 11.029773
    DMS
    46°52'13.1"N 11°01'47.2"E
    UTM
    32T 654685 5192752
    w3w 
    ///squirrels.memo.hill
    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.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    6 km
    Duration
    3:00 h
    Ascent
    440 m
    Descent
    440 m
    Highest point
    2,346 m
    Lowest point
    1,896 m
    Round trip Scenic Family-friendly

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