Hiking Trail

Beilstein - Ramolweg - Obergurgl

Gurgl
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Key facts
3:30 h Duration
10.07 km Length
662 m Ascent
662 m Descent
2,304 m Max. altitude
1,892 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
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Description

OBERGURGL -> Beilstein Waterfall -> Küppelealm - > Ramolweg -> OBERGURGL

Map & elevation profile

OBERGURGL -> Beilstein Waterfall -> Küppelealm - > Ramolweg -> OBERGURGL

From Obergurgl to the Beilstein Waterfall and the archaeological site. From there, gently ascending through high meadows and dwarf shrubs over the "Manigenbach" to the Küppelealm. Returning along the Ramolweg to Obergurgl.

Regions & Places

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

Mountain areas

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

Characteristics

Out and back
Scenic
Family-friendly
Cultural/historical interest
Geological highlights

Way types

Asphalt 536.05 m
Naturweg 502.37 m
Pfad 8.74 km
Straße 286.95 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 check the current weather report 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

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

From Obergurgl to the Beilstein Waterfall and the archaeological site. From there, gently ascending through high meadows and dwarf shrubs over the "Manigenbach" to the Küppelealm. Returning along the Ramolweg to Obergurgl.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly with public transport or local taxi services through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule 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 journey by car, plan the optimal travel route from your home with the route planner online right away: 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

11.027294, 46.870454
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 shoes, 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 dining options, is necessary.