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Practice cross country trail Hochgurgl - No. 2

Cross-Country Skiing · Gurgl Open
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  • Langlaufen Hochgurgl - Winter
    Langlaufen Hochgurgl - Winter
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    CHAPEL HOCHGURGL -> direction Königstal valley -> CHAPEL HOCHGURGL
    Open
    Skating, Classic
    easy
    Distance 2 km
    0:45 h
    116 m
    115 m
    2,288 m
    2,172 m
    The rather easy, 2 km long Hochgurgl practicing trail close to the base station of Hochgurgl II mountain gondola enchants beginners and experts alike thanks to its flat route above the tree line in the direction of Königstal. Both cross-country skiers and winter hikers peacefully enjoy the stunning Alpine scenery. For evening workout a part of the trail is also illuminated. The trail's access point is located above Hochgurgl's chapel on the ski run.
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    Update: December 12, 2024
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

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    Highest point
    2,288 m
    Lowest point
    2,172 m
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    Rest stops

    Top Hotel Hochgurgl
    Sporthotel Ideal - "Speckbacher Stubn"

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about cross country skiing can be found here: https://www.oetztal.com/langlaufen. 

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    The rather easy, 2 km long Hochgurgl practicing trail close to the base station of Hochgurgl II mountain gondola enchants beginners and experts alike thanks to its flat route above the tree line in the direction of Königstal. Both cross-country skiers and winter hikers peacefully enjoy the stunning Alpine scenery. For evening workout a part of the trail is also illuminated. The trail's access point is located above Hochgurgl's chapel on the ski run.
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    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

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    46.899616, 11.052868
    DMS
    46°53'58.6"N 11°03'10.3"E
    UTM
    32T 656360 5196054
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    • Cross-country skis - classic or skating skis
    • Cross country poles of suitable length
    • Cross country boots - precise fit, should give a firm grip and tight-fitting
    • Clothing - Functional underwear with long arms and legs, special running tights and tight pants, water repellent and breathable jacket recommended
    • Gloves should provide a firm grip and optimal stick guidance

    Similar routes nearby

    • Trail Obergurgl | Section #1 - Obergurgl Pill | Angern
    • Trail Obergurgl | Section #2 - Königsrain
    • Trail Obergurgl | Section #3 - Isse
    • Practice cross country trail Obergurgl - No. 8
    • Cross-country track Zwieselstein - Sölden
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    Status
    Open
    Cross-country skiing technique
    Skating, Classic
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    2 km
    Duration
    0:45 h
    Ascent
    116 m
    Descent
    115 m
    Highest point
    2,288 m
    Lowest point
    2,172 m
    Classic Skating Out and back

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