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Hiking Trail recommended route

Hangerer

Hiking Trail · Gurgl closed
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    OBERGURGL -> HANGERER
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    Distance 6.2 km
    3:30 h
    1,086 m
    4 m
    3,016 m
    1,930 m

    The hiking trail to the Hangerer takes you across the green grasslands from the Schönwieshut to the Hangerer. Beneath the summit the hiker crosses a snowfield. But the climb is worth it. You have a wonderful view of the Ötztaler and the South Tyrolean Alps.

    Walking time:

    * From Obergurgl (1,930 m): 3,5 hours

    * From Schönwieshütte (2,262 m): 2.5 hours

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    Update: September 23, 2024
    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    3,016 m
    Lowest point
    1,930 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 17.32%Forested/wild trail 13.86%Path 65.87%Road 2.93%
    Asphalt
    1.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.9 km
    Path
    4.1 km
    Road
    0.2 km
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    Rest stops

    See You Obergurgl
    Hotel The Crystal - "Salz & Pfeffer"
    Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
    Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - à la carte restaurant
    Hotel Wiesental
    SPAR supermarket Josef Grüner
    Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"
    Nederhütte

    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 

    Start

    Obergurgl
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.870173, 11.026592
    DMS
    46°52'12.6"N 11°01'35.7"E
    UTM
    32T 654443 5192730
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    Destination

    Hangerer

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The hiking trail to the Hangerer takes you across the green grasslands from the Schönwieshut to the Hangerer. Beneath the summit the hiker crosses a snowfield. But the climb is worth it. You have a wonderful view of the Ötztaler and the South Tyrolean Alps.

    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
    46.870173, 11.026592
    DMS
    46°52'12.6"N 11°01'35.7"E
    UTM
    32T 654443 5192730
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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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    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    6.2 km
    Duration
    3:30 h
    Ascent
    1,086 m
    Descent
    4 m
    Highest point
    3,016 m
    Lowest point
    1,930 m
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