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Archaeological circular hiking trail - Obergurgl

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Key facts
5:00 h Duration
11.25 km Length
825 m Ascent
826 m Descent
2,602 m Max. altitude
1,863 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
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Description

OBERGURGL -> Soomsee -> Lehnerkar -> Küppelealm -> Beilstein -> OBERGURGL
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Map & elevation profile

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OBERGURGL -> Soomsee -> Lehnerkar -> Küppelealm -> Beilstein -> OBERGURGL
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.

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 13.04.2021

Characteristics

Round trip
Multi-stage route
Scenic

Way types

Asphalt 818.63 m
Schotterweg 16.35 m
Naturweg 545.94 m
Pfad 9.7 km
Straße 166.14 m
Unbekannt 0.13 m

Safety guidelines

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. 

Hiking difficulty

Hiking trail - sometimes steep or narrow. Danger of falling cannot be ruled out. Basic surefootedness and orientation skills are an advantage.

Additional information

Section of an original Ötztal Trek stage.

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

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.

Public transit

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

Starting point

Obergurgl

Getting there

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:
  • 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

11.027367, 46.870547
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)
Ruhegebiet Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)
Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)

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.
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