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Hohe Mut Alm - Obergurgl

Hiking Trail · Gurgl
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    View towards the Hohe Mut Alm
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    OBERGURGL -> Zirbenwald -> Rotmoos Waterfall -> Storage Pond -> Rotmoostal -> HOHE MUT ALM
    moderate
    Distance 5.3 km
    2:35 h
    737 m
    4 m
    2,670 m
    1,902 m

    From Obergurgl center to the end of the village. From there, follow the hiking trail south towards the Zirbenwald. Through the Zirbenwald, past the Rotmoos waterfall. Then follow the gravel path towards Rotmoostal. At the entrance to Rotmoostal, turn left up the mountain path to Hohe Mut (Alm).

     

    Author’s recommendation

    Through Rotmoostal to the Rotmoos Glacier and from there over the Hohe Mut saddle to Hohe Mut Alm. (1.5 hours additional hiking time).
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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
    2,670 m
    Lowest point
    1,902 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 2.31%Dirt road 23.25%Forested/wild trail 28.41%Path 42.17%Road 3.83%
    Asphalt
    123 m
    Dirt road
    1.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1.5 km
    Path
    2.2 km
    Road
    203 m
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    Rest stops

    Schönwies hut
    Hohe Mut Alm

    Safety information

    Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) necessary.

    Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html.

    Tips and suggestions

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

     

    Public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can easily and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination with public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

     

    Directions

    Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is located in western Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley – the ÖTZTAL. For your trip by car, plan your optimal route from your home with the route planner online: https://www.google.at/maps

     

    Parking

    Following parking options are available in Gurgl:  

    • Parking garage in Obergurgl village center (down to the right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
    • Parking garage at the town entrance – valley station Festkogl cable car, paid | € 6.00 per day
    • Parking lot at the Hochgurgl cable car 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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    46.870390, 11.026742
    DMS
    46°52'13.4"N 11°01'36.3"E
    UTM
    32T 654454 5192755
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Wearing hiking equipment 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.

     


    Localization

    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
    5.3 km
    Duration
    2:35 h
    Ascent
    737 m
    Descent
    4 m
    Highest point
    2,670 m
    Lowest point
    1,902 m
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