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6053 Kirchenkar
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Bike route KirchenkarPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal
Sporty bike route to the breathtaking viewpoint at Kirchenkar. A new lookout offers a fantastic view of the Ötztal and the Alps.
The starting point is in Obergurgl at the Gurgl Carat. In front of the church, follow the path towards Gurgler Ache. Follow the well-signposted paths through the idyllic meadows of Gurgl until you reach the valley station of the Hochgurglbahn. From there, an exciting ride along the toboggan run awaits before you reach a wide forest road. Now you come to a crucial point: the junction of routes #689 Hochgurgl-Wurmkogl and #6053 Kirchenkar. Turn left and follow the path to the Kirchenkar hut, where you reach the highlight of the route. Enjoy the increasingly impressive scenery of rugged peaks and majestic glaciers. The descent leads you through the tunnel. Then you see the newly built World Cup slope for ladies and men. Arrival at Top Mountain Crosspoint, follow the road to the junction of the toboggan run and experience the indescribable beauty of nature on the return journey to Obergurgl.
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This route runs along developed paths and can be easily ridden with a motorized e-mountain bike or a classic mountain bike without motor assistance.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Sporty bike control and defensive riding behavior are required due to the sometimes steep climbs and more difficult downhill passages, and the demands on fitness and riding technique are rated as intermediate. The focus is on sporty, active (pleasure) cycling.
Tips and suggestions
More info about biking & cycling in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/bikenPublic transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or departure point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transit or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes 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 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)
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Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable clothing and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, bicycle helmet, gloves, sunglasses, and a GPS device or map material. For bike rides without refreshment stops, sufficient provisions are necessary.
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