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Archaeological circular hiking trail - Obergurgl (small round)

Hiking Trail · Gurgl
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    OBERGURGL -> Zirbenalm -> Beilstein -> Küppele Alm -> OBERGURGL
    moderate
    Distance 7.8 km
    3:00 h
    370 m
    370 m
    2,303 m
    1,892 m
    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.
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,303 m
    Lowest point
    1,892 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 17.09%Forested/wild trail 4.31%Path 61.60%Road 16.98%
    Asphalt
    1.3 km
    Forested/wild trail
    337 m
    Path
    4.8 km
    Road
    1.3 km
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    Rest stops

    Zirben Alm

    Safety information

    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. 

    Tips and suggestions

    Part of an original Ötztal Trek stage. 

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

    Public transport

    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

    Directions

    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:

    • Obergurgl village center parking garage (turn right before the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
    • Parking garage at the village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station, 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)

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.873796, 11.030454
    DMS
    46°52'25.7"N 11°01'49.6"E
    UTM
    32T 654727 5193141
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    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.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

    Similar routes nearby

    • High trail Hochgurgl
    • Lake Pillersee - Obergurgl
    • Gurgler Heide - Obergurgl
    • Archaeological loop trail - Obergurgl
    • Zirben Alm Roundtrip
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    7.8 km
    Duration
    3:00 h
    Ascent
    370 m
    Descent
    370 m
    Highest point
    2,303 m
    Lowest point
    1,892 m
    Family-friendly Round trip Scenic Cultural/historical interest

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