Langtalereck hut - Obergurgl
Description
OBERGURGL -> stone pine forest -> Rotmoos waterfall -> Schönwies hut -> LANGTALERECK HUT
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
OBERGURGL -> stone pine forest -> Rotmoos waterfall -> Schönwies hut -> LANGTALERECK HUT
From the centre of Obergurgl head south to the end of the village. From there, continue on the promenade to a ledge (way cross and bench) opposite the Nose Wall. Now ascend left, scenic, through the 400-year-old stone pine forest to a small hill. Now ascend the west slope of the Hohe Mut slightly to moderately on a good gravel path up towards the Rotmoos valley and over the bridge to the serviced Schönwies hut.
From there, the drive first descends slightly to the Gurgler Alm (8,000 years old cultural landscape) with the shepherd’s hut built of stone. From there, inward into the valley past the slopes of the Hangerer, past a small chapel, ascending to the old customs hut and over the saddle to the Langtalereck hut.
ATTENTION: The last section of the hiking trail is covered with snow. Appropriate equipment is required!
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Medium-difficulty mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers.
Good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under equipment) are necessary. Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Additional information
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Directions
From the centre of Obergurgl head south to the end of the village. From there, continue on the promenade to a ledge (way cross and bench) opposite the Nose Wall. Now ascend left, scenic, through the 400-year-old stone pine forest to a small hill. Now ascend the west slope of the Hohe Mut slightly to moderately on a good gravel path up towards the Rotmoos valley and over the bridge to the serviced Schönwies hut.
From there, the drive first descends slightly to the Gurgler Alm (8,000 years old cultural landscape) with the shepherd’s hut built of stone. From there, inward into the valley past the slopes of the Hangerer, past a small chapel, ascending to the old customs hut and over the saddle to the Langtalereck hut.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The terminus and exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. From there, you can travel comfortably and quickly by public transit or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination. The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at.
Starting point
Getting there
The car journey into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. The arrival by car takes holidaymakers via the Inn valley to the entrance of the valley and then further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned using 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
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, 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 catering options, is necessary.