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Tobogganing

Thrilling turns and high speed on safe tracks

Tobogganing in Gurgl

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Sledding recommended route

Natural Toboggan run - Pill | Hochgurgl

Sledding · Ötztal Open
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MIDDLE STATION HOCHGURGL GONDOLA -> Toboggan run -> BOTTOM STATION HOCHGURGL GONDOLA

 

Open
moderate
Distance 2.7 km
0:15 h
33 m
402 m
2,154 m
1,786 m
A true tobogganing highlight: the flootlit natural toboggan run leads from the middle station of Hochgurgl Gondola down to the base station in Pill. Three kilometers long, 25 speedy turns, top floodlights and comfy uphill ride on Hochgurgl Gondola.

For holders of a valid lift ticket the gondola ride is free of charge.

  • Daily 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Every Thursday from 23.12. night skiing and night tobogganing from 7:00 - 10:30 pm
  • Free night toboggan bus from Obergurgl and Sölden
  • Toboggan rental at Scheiber Sport, top & base terminal (Top Hotel Hochgurgl)

 

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Update: November 30, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
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Landscape
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Highest point
2,154 m
Lowest point
1,786 m
Best time of year
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Safety information

Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/  & https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest

The Ötztal Tourismus team will be happy to inform you personally about the nature of the toboggan runs.

Oetztal tourism T +43 5 72 00 100   |  [email protected] 

Tips and hints

More information about tobogganing can be found here: https://www.oetztal.com/rodeln 

Start

Middle station Hochgurgl gondola (2,154 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.898976, 11.052099
DMS
46°53'56.3"N 11°03'07.6"E
UTM
32T 656303 5195982
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Destination

Bottom station Hochgurgl gondola

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A true tobogganing highlight: the flootlit natural toboggan run leads from the middle station of Hochgurgl Gondola down to the base station in Pill. Three kilometers long, 25 speedy turns, top floodlights and comfy uphill ride on Hochgurgl Gondola.

For holders of a valid lift ticket the gondola ride is free of charge.

 

  • Daily 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Night Tobogganing and night skiing in Hochgurgl from from 23.12. every Thursday from 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
  • Free night toboggan bus from Obergurgl and Sölden
  • Toboggan rental at Scheiber Sport, top & base terminal (Top Hotel Hochgurgl)

 

Public transport

Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or out local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at      

 

By road

The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps 

Parking

The following parking facilities are available in Gurgl: 
  • Parking garage (center of Obergurgl), chargeable | € 2,00/hour
  • Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl, chargeable | € 2,00/hour
  • Parking Hochgurglbahn valley station, free of charge - no parking at night
  • Parking Top Mountain Crosspoint, free of charge
  • Parking Hochgurgl, free of charge (very small parking) 

Coordinates

DD
46.898976, 11.052099
DMS
46°53'56.3"N 11°03'07.6"E
UTM
32T 656303 5195982
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

  • Sturdy shoes with non-slip sole
  • Helmet with ski goggles
  • gloves
  • Warm, waterproof clothing
  • Flashlight or headlamp for sledding at night

 

Similar routes nearby

  • Toboggan run Lenzenalm - Zwieselstein/Lenzenalm
  • Toboggan Run Sölden
  • Toboggan run Stablein - Mountaineering Village Vent
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Status
Open
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
2.7 km
Duration
0:15 h
Ascent
33 m
Descent
402 m
Highest point
2,154 m
Lowest point
1,786 m
Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Floodlight

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