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High trail Hochgurgl

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    OBERGURGL -> Ferwalltal -> Königstal -> Hochgurgl -> OBERGURGL

    moderate
    Distance 8.4 km
    4:00 h
    305 m
    462 m
    2,237 m
    1,779 m

    From Obergurgl behind the tennis courts at the foot of the Ferwall slope, gently ascending northwards to the Ferwallbach bridge – or from the Festkoglbahn parking lot uphill to the junction of the high trail. The path leads steadily ascending over beautiful alpine rose slopes into the Königstal. Midway there is also a descent possible to the hamlet of Königsrain. Crossing the Königstal over a small bridge at the Königsbach gorge, you reach the southern slope on the high plateau of the Angerer Alm to the Hochgurgl holiday village. From there along a stretch of the Timmelsjoch road to the radio mast; opposite the path leads over beautiful alpine rose slopes and stone pine stands via the Weißenbach ravine and the green hairpin bends of the ski slope to the Pillersee path or back to Obergurgl.

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    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,237 m
    Lowest point
    1,779 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 20.09%Forested/wild trail 3.11%Path 75.55%Road 1.23%
    Asphalt
    1.7 km
    Forested/wild trail
    261 m
    Path
    6.3 km
    Road
    103 m
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    Rest stops

    See You Obergurgl
    Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
    Sporthotel Ideal - "Speckbacher Stubn"
    Top Hotel Hochgurgl

    Safety information

    Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers.

    Good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see under equipment) needed. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

    Public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Then you can conveniently and quickly continue through the entire valley to your destination by public transit or local taxi services. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

    Directions

    The car trip into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors via the Inn valley to the valley entrance and then further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your journey can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: 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 before 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)

    Coordinates

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    46.871113, 11.029311
    DMS
    46°52'16.0"N 11°01'45.5"E
    UTM
    32T 654648 5192840
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    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 dining options, is necessary.


    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.4 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    305 m
    Descent
    462 m
    Highest point
    2,237 m
    Lowest point
    1,779 m
    Linear route Scenic Family-friendly Dog-friendly

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