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Mountain Hike

Gurgler Schartl (Seiter Schartle)

Gurgl
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Key facts
4:00 h Duration
10.01 km Length
1000 m Ascent
1000 m Descent
2,932 m Max. altitude
1,862 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
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Description

OBERGURGL -> Soomsee -> Itlsee -> GURGLER SCHARTL
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Map & elevation profile

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OBERGURGL -> Soomsee -> Itlsee -> GURGLER SCHARTL

The very demanding ascent over the steep mountain slopes will soon be rewarded. The Soomsee lies embedded in a dreamlike mountain world; from there, it continues to the Itlsee. Staying and relaxing at the lake gives new strength to master the last ascent to the pass. Upon reaching the pass (2,932 m), the hiker is rewarded with a breathtaking view. The descent follows the same path.

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 25.03.2026 · Created at 24.08.2016

Characteristics

Linear route
Scenic

Way types

Asphalt 346.56 m
Schotterweg 360.47 m
Naturweg 722.61 m
Pfad 8.52 km
Unbekannt 55.78 m

Safety guidelines

For red mountain paths:

Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers.

Good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see equipment section) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html.

The very demanding ascent over the steep mountain slopes will soon be rewarded. The Soomsee lies embedded in a dreamlike mountain world; from there, it continues to the Itlsee. Staying and relaxing at the lake gives new strength to master the last ascent to the pass. Upon reaching the pass, the hiker is rewarded with a breathtaking view. The descent follows the same path.

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 travel conveniently and quickly with public transportation or local taxi companies throughout the 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 southward as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. The journey by car leads travelers over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.

Parking

The following parking options are available in Gurgl:

  • Parking garage Village center Obergurgl (down to the right in front of the church), paid | €2.00 per hour
  • Parking garage village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station, 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)

Coordinates

11.0305, 46.87379
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)
Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet 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, 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 refreshment options, is necessary.
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