Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-country trail Obergurgl | Section #2 - Königsrain Ost - No. 3

Gurgl
Closed
Top
Medium
Key facts
0:20 h Duration
903 m Length
25 m Ascent
8 m Descent
1,829 m Max. altitude
1,804 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Description

 DREIHÄUSER -> Königsrain Ost  -> Poschach -> KÖNIGSRAIN OST

Map & elevation profile

 DREIHÄUSER -> Königsrain Ost  -> Poschach -> KÖNIGSRAIN OST

The start is at trail section #1 as a continuation, running alongside the Gurgl Ache to Königsrain.

Regions & Places

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

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 06.04.2026 · Created at 28.02.2024

Characteristics

Linear route
Scenic
Dog-friendly
Classic
Skating

Way types

Unbekannt 903.9 m

Additional information

More information about cross-country skiing can be found here: https://www.oetztal.com/langlaufen

Entry at Königsrain, opposite the Mühle Resort 1,900, the trail is flat and runs alongside the Gurgler Ache to the Dreihäuser district.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination using public transportation or local taxi companies. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at. 

Starting point

Königsrain Ost

Getting there

Driving to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car, guests drive along the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and continue along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.

Parking

The following parking options are available in Gurgl: 

Parking garage Village Center Obergurgl (down right before the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour

Parking garage 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

11.038901, 46.887987
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

Cross-country skis – skating skis or classic skis

Cross-country poles with suitable length

Cross-country boots - precise fit, should provide firm support and fit snugly

Clothing - functional underwear with long arms and legs, special running tights and tight pants, water-repellent and breathable jacket recommended

Gloves should provide a firm grip and optimal pole handling