Gaisberg glacier Obergurgl
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
OBERGURGL -> Gaisbergtal -> GAISBERGFERNER
From Obergurgl to the Gaisberg bridge and left in a large hairpin bend up to the Neder, then flat into the Gaisbergtal, finally ascending over moraines to the glacier tongue of the Gaisberg glacier and stamping point.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
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 note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html:
Directions
From Obergurgl to the Gaisberg bridge and left in a large hairpin bend up to the Neder, then flat into the Gaisbergtal, finally ascending over moraines to the glacier tongue of the Gaisberg glacier and stamping point.
Arrival
Public transit
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 by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Obergurgl is located in western Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley – the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, plan the optimal route from your home location with the route planner online: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Gurgl:
- Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
- Parking garage town entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, free – no overnight parking
- Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
- Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
- Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, protection against wind, rain and sun, 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 refreshments, is necessary.