Winter Hiking

Hochgurgl - Top Mountain Cross Point - No. 1

Ötztal
Closed
Top
Easy
Key facts
0:25 h Duration
1.19 km Length
0 m Ascent
34 m Descent
2,169 m Max. altitude
2,135 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Technique
Best Season
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Description

HOCHGURGL -> TOP MOUNTAIN CROSSPOINT

Map & elevation profile

HOCHGURGL -> TOP MOUNTAIN CROSSPOINT

A wide path leads from Hochgurgl along the road to the Top Mountain Crosspoint. There, alongside the toll station of the Timmelsjoch high alpine road, you will find the Kirchenkarbahn, the service restaurant, and Europe's highest situated motorcycle museum – the Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum. 

Along the path, enjoy a breathtaking view of the snow-covered Ötztal mountain world. 

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 30.04.2026 · Created at 29.10.2019

Characteristics

Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly
Suitable for strollers
Groomed snow

Way types

Asphalt 596.49 m
Pfad 14.12 m
Straße 580.99 m

Safety guidelines

Please note the current snow and avalanche report for the coming days: https://www.oetztal.com/de/  & https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest.

The Ötztal Tourism team will gladly inform you personally about the condition of the winter hiking trails.

Ötztal Tourism: T +43 5 72 00 100 | gurgl@oetztal.com  

Technical difficulty

Very easy - can be completed by anyone without specific technique training.

Additional information

More details about winter hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandern

A wide path leads from Hochgurgl along the road to the Top Mountain Crosspoint. There, alongside the toll station of the Timmelsjoch high alpine road, you will find the Kirchenkarbahn, the service restaurant, and Europe's highest situated motorcycle museum – the Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum. 

Along the path, enjoy a breathtaking view of the snow-covered Ötztal mountain world. 

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 travel through the entire valley to your desired destination using public transportation or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at 

Starting point

Hochgurgl Center

Getting there

Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors through the Inn valley up to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your route can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: 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 town 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)

Coordinates

11.052932, 46.909226
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
12 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
27 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes.