Garnet - on the trail of gemstones
Description
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
In high alpine terrain, we encounter an extraordinary variety of plants and animals. Equally worth seeing are the many colorful, sparkling minerals and stones in the deepest part of the Ötztal. Not only the unique Ötztal garnet (almandine), but also hornblende, quartz, and marble shine in their beauty. Hike up to the Hohe Mut Alm (2,670 m). Here you will be surprised by a phenomenal panoramic view. The nature park infopoint invites you to discover, admire, and linger.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Moderately difficult mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountaineering experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/en/summer.html:
Hiking difficulty
Directions
In high alpine terrain, we encounter an extraordinary variety of plants and animals. Equally worth seeing are the many colorful, sparkling minerals and stones in the deepest part of the Ötztal. Not only the unique Ötztal garnet (almandine), but also hornblende, quartz, and marble shine in their beauty. Hike up to the Hohe Mut Alm (2,670 m). Here you will be surprised by a phenomenal panoramic view. The nature park infopoint invites you to discover, admire, and linger.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel with public bus services or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at.
Starting point
Getting there
Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Driving visitors enter via 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 trip can be quickly and conveniently planned using the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
- 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
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Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
ankle-high hiking boots, rain protection, provisions