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Romantic hiking trail Hochgurgl 2

Winter Hiking · Gurgl closed
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    HOCHGURGL (CHAPEL) -> direction east Königstal valley -> HOCHGURGL (CHAPEL)
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    Distance 2.1 km
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    2,196 m
    2,154 m
    Access the trail above the chapel in Hochgurgl at the top station of Hochgurgl gondola, section I. From there the slightly ascending and descending trail runs parallel to the cross-country skiing track. A part of the trail is illuminated in the evening. 

    The trail travels straight through Alpine landscapes of awesome natural beauty above the tree line, offering stunning vistas.

     

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    Update: May 16, 2024
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    Safety information

    Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/  & https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest.

    The Ötztal Tourismus team will be happy to inform you personally about the nature of the winter hiking trails.

    Oetztal tourism: T +43 5 72 00 100 | [email protected]

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about winter hiking can be found here: 

    https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandern

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Access the trail above the chapel in Hochgurgl at the top station of Hochgurgl Gondola, section I. From there the slightly ascending and descending trail runs parallel to the cross-country skiing track. A part of the trail is illuminated in the evening. 

    The trail travels straight through Alpine landscapes of awesome natural beauty above the tree line, offering stunning vistas.

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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 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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    46.899267, 11.051947
    DMS
    46°53'57.4"N 11°03'07.0"E
    UTM
    32T 656291 5196014
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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, is for all hikes and tours necessary.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Winter hiking path Obergurgl | Section #1 - Pill | Angern 3
    • Hochgurgl - Top Mountain Crosspoint 1
    • Winter hiking path Obergurgl | Section #2 - Königsrain east
    • Winter hiking path Obergurgl | Section #3 - Isse
    • Winter hiking path Obergurgl | Section #5 - Infang
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    2.1 km
    Duration
    0:30 h
    Ascent
    10 m
    Descent
    12 m
    Highest point
    2,196 m
    Lowest point
    2,154 m
    Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Dog-friendly Groomed snow

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