Kirchenkarhütte - Hochgurgl
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
HOCHGURGL CROSSPOINT -> KIRCHENKARHÜTTE
The start of this route is behind the Top Mountain Crosspoint. From there, the wide path leads directly to the Kirchenkarhütte. The path continues further via new platforms up to the mountain station at 2,839 m.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers.
Good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Directions
The start of this route is behind the Top Mountain Crosspoint. From there, the wide path leads directly to the Kirchenkarhütte. The path continues further via new platforms up to the mountain station at 2,839 m.
Arrival
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 with public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination.
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Driving to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
- 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
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
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. It is necessary to carry a first-aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without catering options.