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· GurglKirchenkarhütte - Hochgurgl
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KirchenkarbahnPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal
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.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Top Mountain CrosspointAlpenhotel Laurin - "Esstaurant"
Toni's Almhütte
Top Hotel Hochgurgl
Safety information
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
Tips and suggestions
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
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
Directions
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
The following parking options are available in Gurgl:
- Parking garage Dorfzentrum Obergurgl (down to the right before 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)
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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.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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