Lake area - Nedersee - Lenzenalm
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
OBERGURGL -> Lake area -> Nedersee -> LENZENALM
From the center of Obergurgl northwards to the Pirchhütter Ach bridge. Over the Gurgler Ache, the hiking trail continues steeply uphill on the western side of the valley to the lake area. Below the Soomsee, at the junction, continue down-valley towards Nedersee. From the north shore of the lake, descend to Lenzenalm and continue to the federal road. (Return by bus to Obergurgl - runs every 30 minutes).
From the Nedersee junction, the Soomsee can be reached within a few minutes on foot, and in another 30 minutes, the larger Itlsee.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers.
Good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see equipment section) are 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
From the center of Obergurgl northwards to the Pirchhütter Ach bridge. Over the Gurgler Ache, the hiking trail continues steeply uphill on the western side of the valley to the lake area. Below the Soomsee, at the junction, continue down-valley towards Nedersee. From the north shore of the lake, descend to Lenzenalm and continue to the federal road. (Return by bus to Obergurgl - runs every 30 minutes).
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final station or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Then, travel conveniently and quickly with public transportation or local taxi services through the whole 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 southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Use the route planner to quickly and conveniently plan your drive: 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
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, hat, and possibly gloves is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without the option to restock, is necessary.