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Hangerer - Obergurgl

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    OBERGURGL -> arolla pine forest -> Schönwies hut -> HANGERER
    closed
    difficult
    Distance 5.9 km
    3:30 h
    1,110 m
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    3,016 m
    1,906 m
    The trail leads through lush patures to Schönwieshütte. Here you continue through rock strewn grass slopes to the peak of Hangerer. 300 m below the peak you have to cross a snow field. The ascent is a bit stenuous but well worth it for the magnificent views of the Ötztal and South Tirolean Alps.

    Walking time:

    • from Obergurgl (1,930 m): 3,5 hrs
    • from Schönwies hut (2,262 m): 2,5 hrs

     

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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: August 03, 2024
    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    3,016 m
    Lowest point
    1,906 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 17.31%Forested/wild trail 14.38%Path 68.29%
    Asphalt
    1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.9 km
    Path
    4.1 km
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    Rest stops

    See You Obergurgl
    SPAR supermarket Josef Grüner
    Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - à la carte restaurant
    Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"
    Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
    Hotel Wiesental
    Hotel Jenewein - "Hexenkuchl"
    Hotel Enzian - "South Tyrolean fondue parlor"

    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
    46.868530, 11.026017
    DMS
    46°52'06.7"N 11°01'33.7"E
    UTM
    32T 654404 5192547
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    Destination

    Hangerer

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The trail leads through lush patures to Schönwieshütte. Here you continue through rock strewn grass slopes to the peak of Hangerer. 300 m below the peak you have to cross a snow field. The ascent is a bit stenuous but well worth it for the magnificent views of the Ötztal and South Tirolean Alps.

    Walking time:

    • from Obergurgl (1,930 m): 3,5 hrs
    • from Schönwies hut (2,262 m): 2,5 hrs

     

    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
    46.868530, 11.026017
    DMS
    46°52'06.7"N 11°01'33.7"E
    UTM
    32T 654404 5192547
    w3w 
    ///shelving.mercury.chafe
    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

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    Status
    closed
    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.9 km
    Duration
    3:30 h
    Ascent
    1,110 m
    Highest point
    3,016 m
    Lowest point
    1,906 m
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