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Gurgler Schartl (Seiter Schartle)

Mountain Hike · Gurgl
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    OBERGURGL -> Soomsee -> Itlsee -> GURGLER SCHARTL
    moderate
    Distance 10 km
    4:00 h
    1,000 m
    1,000 m
    2,932 m
    1,862 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.

     

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    Update: December 20, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Highest point
    2,932 m
    Lowest point
    1,862 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 3.44%Dirt road 3.58%Forested/wild trail 7.17%Path 84.68%Unknown 1.10%
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    0.3 km
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    0.4 km
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    0.7 km
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    8.5 km
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    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. 

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    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.
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    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.

     

    Similar routes nearby

    • Aperes Ferwalljoch
    • Obergurgl - Zirmkogel
    • Festkogl Obergurgl
    • Smugglers hike - Obergurgl
    • Gaisberg glacier
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    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
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