High altitude hike
Description
Hike to Top Mountain Crosspoint (approx. 300 meters elevation gain) - Arrival around 12:00 PM - Ascent via the Kirchenkarbahn I+II - short hike to the observation platform (approx. 100 meters elevation gain). Gondola ride back to Top Mountain Crosspoint. Afterwards, bus ride back to Obergurgl (Poschach)
and short hike over the Ochsenkopf to Obergurgl.
Included services: Guided hike with a hiking guide
Category: moderately difficult hike (approx. 5 hours ↑↓ 500 alt.m.)
Route: Obergurgl - Top Mountain Crosspoint - ascent with the Kirchenkarbahn I & II - short hike to the viewing platform - bus back to Obergurgl.
Meeting point: 9.00 am, Ötztal Tourismus - Information Gurgl, Gurglerstraße 118
Equipment: sturdy, ankle-high hiking boots, possibly hiking poles, rain protection, drinks, small provisions, sun protection, warm clothing
Return: approx. 3.30 pm
Cost: adults | children (from 10 years) € 20.00
Refreshments: Top Mountain Crosspoint
Registration in the adventure store at www.gurgl.com/experiences
Registration deadline: The evening before (5:00 pm).
Suitable for
Adults and children from 10 yearsDifficulty
moderate hike | Duration: approx. 5 hours | Altitude: Ascent approx. 500 m, Descent approx. 500 m | Return: approx. 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Meeting Point
09:00 AM, Ötztal Tourism - Information Gurgl
Included Services
Guided hike with a hiking guide.
Price Information
If you have a SUMMER CARD, enter your card number and your date of birth in the upper section your card number and your date of birth. This way you can book your hike for free.
The following additional services apply if NO Summer Card is available:
+ Bus ride Obergurgl - Sahnestüberl - payable on the bus according to the current tariff
+ Train ride Kirchenkarbahn I & II (payable at the lift ticket office/train according to the current tariff)
Equipment
sturdy, ankle-height mountain shoes (MUST!) | possibly hiking poles | rain protection | drinks | small provisions | sun protection | warm clothingArrival Information
The Gurgl Information Office can be found in the village center, right on the main road to the right.
Parking areas at a fee: center parking garage | Bus stop: Obergurgl center
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the route go? Bus ride to Sahnestüberl - Timmelstal - Top Mountain Crosspoint - Kirchenkar - Königstal - Obergurgl
Are there places to stop for a break? Yes, Top Mountain Crosspoint
What is the registration deadline? The evening before at 5:00 PM
Does the hike take place in bad weather? Yes, the hike takes place even in rain (exception: force majeure)