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Ramolhouse

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    OBERGURGL - RAMOLHOUSE
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    Distance 7.8 km
    4:00 h
    1,109 m
    15 m
    3,005 m
    1,892 m
    Floating above the clouds. That's what you will feel when you sit at the sun terrace of the Ramolhouse at 3.005 m. It is recommended to stay overnight to enjoy a wonderful sunset as well as sunrise. Tip: After a stay at the Ramolhouse you can continue hiking along the Piccard-Roundtrip. There you will cross the Gurgler Glacier over the 142m long and 100m high Piccard Bridge and go back to Gurgl.

    ATTENTION: The hiking path is partialy covered in snow. Only for experienced hikers with the appropriate equipment!

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    Update: September 17, 2024
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    Track types

    Asphalt 3.43%Forested/wild trail 3.21%Path 91.67%Road 1.67%
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    0.3 km
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    0.3 km
    Path
    7.2 km
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    Safety information

    For high alpine experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted. Excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing gear, safety- and orientation guide, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.com

    Tips and suggestions

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

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    Floating above the clouds. That's what you will feel when you sit at the sun terrace of the Ramolhouse at 3.005 m. It is recommended to stay overnight to enjoy a wonderful sunset as well as sunrise. Tip: After a stay at the Ramolhouse you can continue hiking along the Piccard-Roundtrip. There you will cross the Gurgler Glacier over the 142m long and 100m high Piccard Bridge and go back to Gurgl.
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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 countryroads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: 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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    46.870375, 11.027204
    DMS
    46°52'13.4"N 11°01'37.9"E
    UTM
    32T 654489 5192754
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and possibly gloves. It is also important to have enough food, as well as a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.

    Similar routes nearby

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    Distance
    7.8 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    1,109 m
    Descent
    15 m
    Highest point
    3,005 m
    Lowest point
    1,892 m
    Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available

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