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Ramolhaus
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Photo: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal
OBERGURGL - RAMOLHAUS
Floating above the clouds. This feeling comes over you when you enjoy the panoramic view from the sun terrace of the Ramolhaus at 3,005 m. For breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, it is recommended to stay overnight at the hut. Tip: After dining or staying overnight, you can continue hiking along the Piccard circular route. Here, you cross the 142 m long and 100 m high Piccard Bridge to the other side of the valley and finally back to Gurgl.
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RamolhausSafety information
For climbers who are not afraid of heights, sure-footed, and highly experienced in high alpine terrain; excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, safety and orientation aids, and good weather conditions are recommended. Please refer to the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
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More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernPublic transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, you can travel comfortably and quickly with 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 into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors through the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll highway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your trip with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
The following parking options are available in Gurgl:
- Parking garage Dorfzentrum Obergurgl (down the right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
- Parking garage at the town 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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Wearing hiking gear such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map.
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