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Festkogl Obergurgl
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FestkoglPhoto: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
Ascending to the Gaisbergbrücke on trail 7 and up to halfway on the Plattach slope. Then turn right and climb quite steeply to the Plattach plateau (lift station). Then over grassy slopes and moraine remains (stone marker) the "Grahnsleiten" into the Rosskar. From there, ascend to the summit (3,038 m) via the west ridge across scree and stone slabs.
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Festkogl AlmSafety information
Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers.
Good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) are necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Tips and suggestions
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 the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly continue with public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors through the Inn Valley up to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.Parking
In Gurgl, the following parking options are available:
- Parking garage in the Obergurgl village center (right down before the church), paid | €2.00 per hour
- Parking garage at the town entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, free – no overnight parking
- Parking lot at Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
- Parking lot at Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
- Parking lot at Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)
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Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves, is necessary 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 required.Localization
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