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Top Mountain Run

Trail Running · Gurgl
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    Short but intense sprint route from the village center of Obergurgl to Hohe Mut Alm 

    moderate
    Distance 6.2 km
    1:35 h
    749 m
    14 m
    2,641 m
    1,892 m

    The start is at just under 2,000m above sea level in Obergurgl. After 1 kilometer to warm up, runners enter the pine forest. There awaits a 3-kilometer-long ascent to the first refreshment station at the Schönwieshütte. After a refreshment, the route continues into the beautiful Rotmoostal, where participants are accompanied by the fantastic natural spectacle to Hohe Mut Alm and the finish.

    Author’s recommendation

    After the route we recommend a stop at Hohe Mut Alm.

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    Roland Grüner 
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,641 m
    Lowest point
    1,892 m
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    Rest stops

    Schönwies hut
    Hohe Mut Alm

    Safety information

    Alpine emergency call: 140

    Safe on the way!

    Download the emergency app of the mountain rescue in advance. If you need help, you can transmit your exact coordinates via the app.

    EMERGENCY APP for download:

    Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.tirol_notfall&hl=de  

    iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/at/app/sos-eu-alp/id400099520  

    Directions

    Arrival by car leads through the Inntal to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. The route planner lets you quickly and conveniently determine your journey. Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps 

    Parking

    In Gurgl the following parking options are available:

    • Parking garage village center Obergurgl (right down in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
    • Parking garage village entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, 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

    DD
    46.869098, 11.026617
    DMS
    46°52'08.8"N 11°01'35.8"E
    UTM
    32T 654448 5192611
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    6.2 km
    Duration
    1:35 h
    Ascent
    749 m
    Descent
    14 m
    Highest point
    2,641 m
    Lowest point
    1,892 m
    Scenic Refreshment stops available

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