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Gurgler Heide - Obergurgl

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Key facts
3:00 h Duration
5.91 km Length
440 m Ascent
440 m Descent
2,346 m Max. altitude
1,896 m Min. altitude
Stamina
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Description

OBERGURGL -> Gurgler Heide -> Ferwalltal -> OBERGURGL
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OBERGURGL -> Gurgler Heide -> Ferwalltal -> OBERGURGL

From the village center Obergurgl via the pedestrian path to the district Kressbrunnen. Slightly ascending by the tennis court over the open areas of the Gurgler Heide to a stone cairn, from there down into the Ferwalltal, crossing the Ferwallbach over the ridge of the Königstal, and back via the high path 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

Linear route
Scenic
Family-friendly

Way types

Asphalt 95.23 m
Naturweg 291.37 m
Pfad 5.52 km

Safety guidelines

Moderate mountain trail; 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

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 the village center Obergurgl via the pedestrian path to the district Kressbrunnen. Slightly ascending by the tennis court over the open areas of the Gurgler Heide to a stone cairn, from there down into the Ferwalltal, crossing the Ferwallbach over the ridge of the Königstal, and back via the high path 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, you can conveniently and quickly continue by 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

Starting point

Obergurgl

Getting there

Driving to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads vacationers through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, you can quickly and conveniently determine your drive: To the route planner: 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

11.029789, 46.870282
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)
Ruhegebiet Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)
Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, a hat, and 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 a place to rest or eat, is necessary.
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