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Winter hiking path Obergurgl | Section #2 - Königsrain east

Winter Hiking · Gurgl Open
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    Winterwandern in Obergurgl
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    KÖNIGSRAIN -> CAR PARK FESTKOGL GONDOLA
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    Distance 1 km
    0:30 h
    76 m
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    1,897 m
    1,821 m
    Easy winter hiking trail from the Königsrain district (Hochgurgl junction) to the entrance of Obergurgl in front of the Festkoglbahn parking garage.
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    Update: November 14, 2024
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

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    Highest point
    1,897 m
    Lowest point
    1,821 m
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    Rest stops

    The Mühle AlpsCOOLinary - Alpine Gourmet - enjoyment
    Friedl's Bar
    Hotel The Crystal - "Salz & Pfeffer"
    miniM Obergurgl

    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 

    Start

    Königsrain
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.884238, 11.036745
    DMS
    46°53'03.3"N 11°02'12.3"E
    UTM
    32T 655176 5194313
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    Destination

    Festkogl gondola base station

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Easy winter hiking trail from the Königsrain district (Hochgurgl junction) to the entrance of Obergurgl in front of the Festkoglbahn parking garage.

    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

    DD
    46.884238, 11.036745
    DMS
    46°53'03.3"N 11°02'12.3"E
    UTM
    32T 655176 5194313
    w3w 
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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.

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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    1 km
    Duration
    0:30 h
    Ascent
    76 m
    Highest point
    1,897 m
    Lowest point
    1,821 m
    Linear route Dog-friendly Suitable for strollers Groomed snow

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