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Hiking Trail recommended route

Hohe Mut Hut - Obergurgl

Hiking Trail · Gurgl
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    Photo: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal
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    OBERGURGL -> pine forest -> Rotmoos waterfall -> reservoir pond -> Rotmoostal valley -> HOHE MUT HUT
    moderate
    Distance 5.3 km
    2:35 h
    737 m
    4 m
    2,670 m
    1,902 m
    From Obergurgl centre you walk to the end of the village. From there you follow the walking path direction Zirbenwald (stone pine forest). Through the wood you pass the Rotmoos waterfall. Afterwards you follow the gravel path direction Rotmoostal valley. At the entrance of the valley you turn left and follow the mountain path to the Hohe Mut (hut).

    Author’s recommendation

    Along the Rotmoostal valley up to the Rotmoos glacier (stamp site) and from there back over the Hohe Mut saddle to the Hut. (approx. 1,5 hours longer).
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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: August 27, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,670 m
    Lowest point
    1,902 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 2.31%Dirt road 23.25%Forested/wild trail 28.41%Path 42.17%Road 3.83%
    Asphalt
    0.1 km
    Dirt road
    1.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1.5 km
    Path
    2.2 km
    Road
    0.2 km
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    Rest stops

    Hohe Mut Alm

    Safety information

    Moderate mountain trail; for sure footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: https://www.oetztal.com/summer.html.

     

    Tips and suggestions

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

    Start

    Obergurgl
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.870390, 11.026742
    DMS
    46°52'13.4"N 11°01'36.3"E
    UTM
    32T 654454 5192755
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    Destination

    Hohe Mut Hut

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From Obergurgl centre you walk to the end of the village. From there you follow the walking path direction Zirbenwald (stone pine forest). Through the wood you pass the Rotmoos waterfall. Afterwards you follow the gravel path direction Rotmoostal valley. At the entrance of the valley you turn left and follow the mountain path to the Hohe Mut (hut).

     

    Public transport

    Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

     

    Directions

    Obergurgl-Hochgurgl  is located in the western part of Austria in the state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car you plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online: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
    46.870390, 11.026742
    DMS
    46°52'13.4"N 11°01'36.3"E
    UTM
    32T 654454 5192755
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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

    • Langtalereck hut - Obergurgl
    • Schönwieshütte - Obergurgl
    • Eiskögele
    • Lake Soomsee
    • Rotmoos glacier - Obergurgl
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.3 km
    Duration
    2:35 h
    Ascent
    737 m
    Descent
    4 m
    Highest point
    2,670 m
    Lowest point
    1,902 m
    Scenic Refreshment stops available Linear route Family-friendly

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