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Practice cross country trail Obergurgl - No. 8

Cross-Country Skiing · Gurgl Open
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    OBERGURGL DISTRICT INFANG (SEENPLATTENWEG) -> cross country track -> OBERGURGL DISTRICT INFANG (SEENPLATTENWEG)
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    1,864 m
    The Obergurgl practicing trail is ideal for beginners. You can access the Nordic track below the church (Schalfkoglweg). The lap runs at the bottom of the valley along the brook .
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    Update: December 09, 2024
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    Eats and Treats by Gourmet & Wine Hotel Austria
    See You Obergurgl
    Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****

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    Tips and suggestions

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

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    The Obergurgl practicing trail is ideal for beginners. You can access the Nordic track below the church (Schalfkoglweg). The lap runs at the bottom of the valley along the brook .
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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 out 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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    46.873023, 11.028202
    DMS
    46°52'22.9"N 11°01'41.5"E
    UTM
    32T 654558 5193050
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    •  Cross-country skis - skating skis or classic skis
    • Cross country poles of suitable lengt
    • Cross country boots - precise fit, give a firm grip and fit snugl
    • 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 #3 - Isse
    • Trail Obergurgl | Section #2 - Königsrain
    • Trail Obergurgl | Section #1 - Obergurgl Pill | Angern
    • Practice cross country trail Hochgurgl - No. 2
    • Cross-country track Zwieselstein - Sölden
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    Open
    Cross-country skiing technique
    Skating, Classic
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    0.5 km
    Duration
    0:10 h
    Ascent
    10 m
    Descent
    15 m
    Highest point
    1,878 m
    Lowest point
    1,864 m
    Classic Skating Round trip Dog-friendly

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