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Archaeological circular hiking trail - Obergurgl

Hiking Trail · Gurgl
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  • Küppelealm
    Küppelealm
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    OBERGURGL -> Soomsee -> Lehnerkar -> Küppelealm -> Beilstein -> OBERGURGL
    difficult
    Distance 11.2 km
    5:00 h
    825 m
    826 m
    2,602 m
    1,863 m
    From Obergurgl over the Pirchhütter Ache bridge (sign 6) up the switchbacks to the Soom junction (sign 5). Along the path downstream, past the Haglen enclosure (sign 4). Over the highest point of the circular hike below the Lehnerkar down to the Küppelealm (sign 3). From here it continues to Beilstein (sign 2) and the Zirbenwald bridge to the natural monument Zirbenwald (sign 1). Returning via the Zirbenalm to the centre.
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    Difficulty
    T2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,602 m
    Lowest point
    1,863 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 7.27%Dirt road 0.14%Forested/wild trail 4.85%Path 86.24%Road 1.47%Unknown 0%
    Asphalt
    819 m
    Dirt road
    16 m
    Forested/wild trail
    546 m
    Path
    9.7 km
    Road
    166 m
    Unknown
    0 m
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    Rest stops

    Eats and Treats by Groumet & Wine Hotel Austria
    See You Obergurgl
    Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
    Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"

    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 observe the current weather forecast at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html. 

    Tips and suggestions

    Section of an original Ötztal Trek stage.

    More info 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 the ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies throughout the entire valley to your desired destination.

    The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

    Directions

    Driving to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads holidaymakers through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your journey can be quickly and conveniently determined: Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.

    Parking

    The following parking options are available in Gurgl:

    • Car park in Obergurgl village centre (down to the right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
    • Car park at the town entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid | € 6.00 per day
    • Parking lot at Hochgurglbahn valley station, free of charge – no overnight parking
    • Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free of charge
    • Parking lot Hochgurgl, free of charge (very small parking lot)

    Coordinates

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    46.870547, 11.027367
    DMS
    46°52'14.0"N 11°01'38.5"E
    UTM
    32T 654501 5192774
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, 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 any refreshment options, is necessary.

    Localization

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

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    Difficulty
    T2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    11.2 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    825 m
    Descent
    826 m
    Highest point
    2,602 m
    Lowest point
    1,863 m
    Round trip Multi-stage route Scenic

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