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Gurgler Heide - Obergurgl
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View towards the southPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal
From the village center Obergurgl via the pedestrian path to the district Kressbrunnen. Slightly ascending by the tennis court over the open areas of the Gurgler Heide to a stone cairn, from there down into the Ferwalltal, crossing the Ferwallbach over the ridge of the Königstal, and back via the high path to Obergurgl.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
See You ObergurglAlpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
The Crystal VAYA Unique
Friedl's bar
Safety information
Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers.
Good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under equipment) are necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Tips and suggestions
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern.
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly continue by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Driving to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads vacationers through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, you can quickly and conveniently determine your drive: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
In Gurgl, the following parking options are available:
- Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down to the right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
- Parking garage village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station, paid | € 6.00 per day
- Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
- Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
- Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)
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Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without a place to rest or eat, is necessary.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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