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Ochsenkopfrunde

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    OBERGURGL -> Ochsenkopf -> Poschach -> OBERGURGL
    easy
    Distance 4.5 km
    1:30 h
    145 m
    145 m
    1,960 m
    1,930 m
    The route leads across alpine meadows, through mountain forests, and past several alpine pastures and viewing platforms. A highlight is the summit of Ochsenkopf, from which you have a fantastic view over Obergurgl. During the journey, you will hike through a nature park that offers many great highlights such as viewing platforms and other attractions.

     

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    Update: November 12, 2024
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    Ochsenkopf, 1,960 m
    Lowest point
    Obergurgl, 1,930 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 22.79%Forested/wild trail 22.07%Path 12.62%Road 11.33%Unknown 31.17%
    Asphalt
    1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1 km
    Path
    0.6 km
    Road
    0.5 km
    Unknown
    1.4 km
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    Rest stops

    Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - Fondue restaurant
    See You Obergurgl
    The Mühle AlpsCOOLinary - Alpine Gourmet - enjoyment
    Hotel Wiesental

    Safety information

    Easy hike; suitable also for beginners 

    Please pay attention to the current weather report

    Tips and suggestions

    More informations about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern

    Start

    Obergurgl
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.870318, 11.027120
    DMS
    46°52'13.1"N 11°01'37.6"E
    UTM
    32T 654483 5192748
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    Destination

    Ochsenkopf

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The route leads across alpine meadows, through mountain forests, and past several alpine pastures and viewing platforms. A highlight is the summit of Ochsenkopf, from which you have a fantastic view over Obergurgl. During the journey, you will hike through a nature park that offers many great highlights such as viewing platforms and other attractions.

    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
    46.870318, 11.027120
    DMS
    46°52'13.1"N 11°01'37.6"E
    UTM
    32T 654483 5192748
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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.

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    4.5 km
    Duration
    1:30 h
    Ascent
    145 m
    Descent
    145 m
    Highest point
    1,960 m
    Lowest point
    1,930 m
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