Langtalereck hut - Obergurgl
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OBERGURGL -> Zirbenwald -> Rotmoos waterfall -> Schönwieshütte -> LANGTALERECK HUT
moderate
Distance 7.3 km
Duration3:00 h
Ascent617 m
Descent95 m
Highest point2,453 m
Lowest point1,892 m
From Obergurgl center direction south until you reach the last houses of the village. Follow the path until you reach the ledge (bench and cross) opposite Nasenwand rock wall. Keep to the left and walk along the ascending path through the 400-year old stone pine forest, heading towards the western slope of Hohe Mut on the easy to intermediate gravel path. Towards Rotmoostal you cross a bridge before you get to the serviced Schönwieshütte.
A slightly descending cart trail takes you further on to Gurgler Alm pasturelands, a 8000-year old cultural landscape with the stone shepherds hut. Heading to the upper valley in the foothills of Hangerer peak, you pass a small chapel before ascending again to the old border hut and – across the saddle – to Langtalereck hut.
ATTENTION: The last section of the hiking path is covered in snow. Appropriate equipment is required!

Author
Roland Grüner
Update: November 12, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,453 m
Lowest point
1,892 m
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Track types
Asphalt 6.08%Forested/wild trail 63.76%Path 30.13%
Asphalt
0.4 km
Forested/wild trail
4.7 km
Path
2.2 km
Rest stops
Zirben AlmSchönwies hut
Langtalereck Hut
Safety information
Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: https://www.oetztal.com/summer.html.
Tips and suggestions
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernPublic transport
Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient was: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
The following parking facilities are available in Gurgl:- Parking garage (center of Obergurgl), chargeable | € 2,00/hour
- Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl, chargeable | € 2,00/hour
- Parking Hochgurglbahn valley station, free of charge - no parking at night
- Parking Top Mountain Crosspoint, free of charge
- Parking Hochgurgl, free of charge (very small parking)
Coordinates
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46.870427, 11.026800
DMS
46°52'13.5"N 11°01'36.5"E
UTM
32T 654458 5192759
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
7.3 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
617 m
Descent
95 m
Highest point
2,453 m
Lowest point
1,892 m
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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