Mountain Hike

Hangerer - Obergurgl

Gurgl
Closed
Top
Hard
September 12, 2024 · Conditions · Dauerhafte Sperrung wegen Felsbruch All details
Key facts
3:30 h Duration
5.95 km Length
1110 m Ascent
0 m Descent
3,016 m Max. altitude
1,906 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
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Description

OBERGURGL -> Zirbenwald -> Schönwieshütte -> HANGERER

Map & elevation profile

OBERGURGL -> Zirbenwald -> Schönwieshütte -> HANGERER

From Obergurgl through the beautiful Zirbenwald to the Schönwieshütte. Over lush green meadows from the Schönwieshütte across rocky grassy slopes leads the hiking trail to the Hangerer. Below the summit, the hiker crosses a snowfield. But the ascent is worth it. You have a wonderful view of the Ötztal and South Tyrolean Alps.

Hiking time:

  • from Obergurgl (1,930 m): 3.5 hours
  • from the Schönwieshütte (2,262 m): 2.5 hours

 

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Gurgl (Tourism area)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)

Mountain areas

Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 25.03.2026 · Created at 08.05.2013

Characteristics

Out and back
Scenic
Summit route

Way types

Asphalt 1.03 km
Naturweg 855.92 m
Pfad 4.06 km

Safety guidelines

Moderate mountain path; 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.

Additional information

More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern

 

Over lush green meadows from the Schönwieshütte across rocky grassy slopes leads the hiking trail to the Hangerer. Below the summit, the hiker crosses a snowfield. But the ascent is worth it. You have a wonderful view of the Ötztal and South Tyrolean Alps.

Hiking time:

  • from Obergurgl (1,930 m): 3.5 hours
  • from the Schönwieshütte (2,262 m): 2.5 hours

 

Public transit

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 travel through the entire valley by public transport or local taxis to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

 

Starting point

Obergurgl

Getting there

Car travel to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southward as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Car travelers reach the valley entrance via the Inn valley and continue along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.

 

Parking

The following parking options are available in Gurgl:

  • Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down to the right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
  • Parking garage village entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid | € 2.00 per hour
  • Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
  • Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
  • Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)

Coordinates

11.026017, 46.86853
Plan arrival

Tuesday, 16.06.
A warm front will bring temporarily more clouds
Morning
6 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
16 °C
40%
Rainfall risk
Wednesday, 17.06.
Early summer weather
Partly sunny and warm
Morning
8 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

The tour is within these protected areas.

Naturpark Ötztal (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)
Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)
September 12, 2024 · Conditions · Dauerhafte Sperrung wegen Felsbruch
since September 12, 2024

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, 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 refreshment options, is necessary.