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Archaeological circular hiking trail - Obergurgl (small round)

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Key facts
3:00 h Duration
7.82 km Length
370 m Ascent
370 m Descent
2,303 m Max. altitude
1,892 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
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Description

OBERGURGL -> Zirbenalm -> Beilstein -> Küppele Alm -> OBERGURGL
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Map & elevation profile

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OBERGURGL -> Zirbenalm -> Beilstein -> Küppele Alm -> OBERGURGL
From Obergurgl towards Zirbenalm and to the entrance of the Zirbenwald. At the junction, go right down to the Gurgler Ache, cross the bridge and follow the path towards Beilstein. At Beilstein, a path leads uphill towards Küppele Alm. Once you arrive at the Ramolweg, follow it downhill towards Gurgl back to the town center.

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Gurgl (Tourism area)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 21.04.2026 · Created at 24.08.2016

Characteristics

Round trip
Scenic
Family-friendly
Cultural/historical interest

Way types

Asphalt 1.34 km
Naturweg 337.43 m
Pfad 4.82 km
Straße 1.33 km

Safety guidelines

Moderately difficult mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers.

Good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html. 

Additional information

Part of an original Ötztal Trek stage. 

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

From Obergurgl towards Zirbenalm and to the entrance of the Zirbenwald. At the junction, go right down to the Gurgler Ache, cross the bridge and follow the path towards Beilstein. At Beilstein, a path leads uphill towards Küppele Alm. Once you arrive at the Ramolweg, follow it downhill towards Gurgl back to the town center.

Public transit

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

Starting point

Obergurgl

Getting there

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

Parking

The following parking options are available in Gurgl:
  • Parking garage village center Obergurgl (go down right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 first hour, for every additional 1/2 hour € 1.00 up until max. € 16.00 for 24 hours
  • Parking garage village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station, paid | € 6.00 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, € 10.00 from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am
  • Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
  • Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free

Coordinates

11.030454, 46.873796
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
5 °C
40%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
6 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

The tour is within these protected areas.

Naturpark Ötztal (Protected area)
Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without a place to rest, is necessary.

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