Hiking Trail

Hohe Mut Alm - Obergurgl

Gurgl
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Key facts
2:45 h Duration
5.83 km Length
737 m Ascent
4 m Descent
2,670 m Max. altitude
1,902 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
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Description

OBERGURGL -> Zirbenwald -> Rotmoos Waterfall -> Storage Pond -> Rotmoostal -> HOHE MUT ALM

Map & elevation profile

OBERGURGL -> Zirbenwald -> Rotmoos Waterfall -> Storage Pond -> Rotmoostal -> HOHE MUT ALM

From Obergurgl center to the end of the village. From there, follow the hiking trail south towards the Zirbenwald. Through the Zirbenwald, past the Rotmoos waterfall. Then follow the gravel path towards Rotmoostal. At the entrance to Rotmoostal, turn left up the mountain path to Hohe Mut (Alm).

Author's tip
Through Rotmoostal to the Rotmoos Glacier and from there over the Hohe Mut saddle to Hohe Mut Alm. (1.5 hours additional hiking time).

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Gurgl (Tourism area)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 21.04.2026 · Created at 13.05.2013

Characteristics

Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly

Way types

Asphalt 1.26 km
Schotterweg 22.4 m
Naturweg 341.57 m
Pfad 4.2 km

Safety guidelines

Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) necessary.

Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.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 info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

From Obergurgl center to the end of the village. From there, follow the hiking trail south towards the Zirbenwald. Through the Zirbenwald, past the Rotmoos waterfall. Then follow the gravel path towards Rotmoostal. At the entrance to Rotmoostal, turn left up the mountain path to Hohe Mut (Alm).

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

Starting point

Obergurgl

Getting there

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is located in western Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley – the ÖTZTAL. For your trip by car, plan your optimal route from your home with the route planner online: 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

11.026742, 46.87039
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)

Wearing hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map.