Hochgurgl altitude trail - No. 2
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
HOCHGURGL CHAPEL -> Direction Königstal -> HOCHGURGL CHAPEL
The easy, 2 km long practice trail Hochgurgl near the valley station of the Hochgurglbahn II delights beginners as well as advanced skiers with its flat course above the tree line towards Königstal. Cross-country skiers and winter hikers enjoy the scenic beauty peacefully side by side. For evening workouts, part of the trail is even illuminated. The entrance is located above the Hochgurgl chapel on the ski slope.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Additional information
More information on cross-country skiing can be found here: https://www.oetztal.com/langlaufen
Directions
The easy, 2 km long practice trail Hochgurgl near the valley station of the Hochgurglbahn II delights beginners as well as advanced skiers with its flat course above the tree line towards Königstal. Cross-country skiers and winter hikers enjoy the scenic beauty peacefully side by side. For evening workouts, part of the trail is even illuminated. The entrance is located above the Hochgurgl chapel on the ski slope.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal railway station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly by public bus 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
Getting there
Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTztal branches south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Car travel leads visitors via the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your route can be planned quickly and conveniently using the route planner here: 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 – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid | € 6.00 per day
- 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
Equipment
- Cross-country skis - classic model or skating skis
- Cross-country ski poles with suitable length
- Cross-country ski boots - precise fit, should provide firm support and fit tightly
- Clothing - functional underwear with long arms and legs, special running tights and tight pants, water-repellent and breathable jacket recommended
- Gloves should provide a firm grip and optimal pole control