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Hochgurgl - Top Mountain Star

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    HOCHGURGL -> Königstal valley -> TOP MOUNTAIN STAR
    moderate
    Distance 8.1 km
    4:00 h
    907 m
    44 m
    3,027 m
    2,150 m
    Above Hochgurgl, the hiking trail leads into the beautiful Königstal valley. From there into the valley along the Königsbach to the background of the valley. Then the narrow, stony hiking trail, which leads steeply up to the Top Mountain Star.

     

    The Top Mountain Star can only be reached by foot in summer. And is not open (only in winter)!

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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
    3,027 m
    Lowest point
    2,150 m
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 14.96%Path 85.03%
    Forested/wild trail
    1.2 km
    Path
    6.9 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

    Tips and suggestions

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

    Start

    Hochgurgl
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.899396, 11.051771
    DMS
    46°53'57.8"N 11°03'06.4"E
    UTM
    32T 656277 5196028
    w3w 
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    Destination

    Top Mountain Star

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    Above Hochgurgl, the hiking trail leads into the beautiful Königstal valley. From there into the valley along the Königsbach to the background of the valley. Then the narrow, stony hiking trail, which leads steeply up to the Top Mountain Star.

     

    The Top Mountain Star can only be reached by foot in summer. And is not open (only in winter)!

    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 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
    46.899396, 11.051771
    DMS
    46°53'57.8"N 11°03'06.4"E
    UTM
    32T 656277 5196028
    w3w 
    ///fairness.caveman.fleshes
    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

    • Top Mountain Crosspoint - Hochgurgl
    • Kirchenkar hut - Hochgurgl
    • Village walk Gurgl
    • Archaeological loop trail - Obergurgl (short trail)
    • High route Hochgurgl
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.1 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    907 m
    Descent
    44 m
    Highest point
    3,027 m
    Lowest point
    2,150 m
    Linear route Scenic

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