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Gurgler Schartl (Seiter Schartle)
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OBERGURGL -> Soomsee -> Itlsee -> GURGLER SCHARTL
moderate
Distance 10 km
Duration4:00 h
Ascent1,000 m
Descent1,000 m
Highest point2,932 m
Lowest point1,862 m
The hike starts with a steep and strenuous climb, but once you reach Lake Soomsee the effort is rewarded with magnificent mountain views and a stunning high alpine landscape. Continue to pretty Lake Itlsee where you should take a break before tackling the last climb to the saddle. The views of the surrounding mountains are amazing from up here. Return the same way.
Author
Roland Grüner
Update: February 05, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
2,932 m
Lowest point
1,862 m
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Track types
Asphalt 3.46%Dirt road 3.60%Forested/wild trail 7.21%Path 85.16%Unknown 0.55%
Asphalt
0.3 km
Dirt road
0.4 km
Forested/wild trail
0.7 km
Path
8.5 km
Unknown
0.1 km
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.Start
Obergurgl
Coordinates:
DD
46.873790, 11.030500
DMS
46°52'25.6"N 11°01'49.8"E
UTM
32T 654731 5193140
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Destination
Gurgler Schartl
Turn-by-turn directions
The hike starts with a steep and strenuous climb, but once you reach Lake Soomsee the effort is rewarded with magnificent mountain views and a stunning high alpine landscape. Continue to pretty Lake Itlsee where you should take a break before tackling the last climb to the saddle. The views of the surrounding mountains are amazing from up here. Return the same way.
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, free of charge - no parking at night
- 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
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46.873790, 11.030500
DMS
46°52'25.6"N 11°01'49.8"E
UTM
32T 654731 5193140
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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.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
10 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
1,000 m
Descent
1,000 m
Highest point
2,932 m
Lowest point
1,862 m
Linear route
Scenic
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