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Langtalferner Obergurgl
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ObergurglPhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
OBERGURGL -> Zirbenwald -> Schönwieshütte -> Langtalereckhütte -> Langtal -> LANGTALFERNER
From Obergurgl via the Zirbenwald and the Schönwieshütte to the Langtalereckhütte. From there, always follow the stream downstream along the moraine to the tongue end of the Langtalferner with a stamp station.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Zirben AlmSchönwies hut
Safety information
Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers.
Good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under equipment) are necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html.
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 through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The drive to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. The route by car leads travelers through the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your trip with the route planner: Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
The following parking options are available in Gurgl:
- Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down to the right in front of the church), fee-based | € 2.00 per hour
- Parking garage village entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, free – no overnight parking
- 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 are 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 opportunities to stop for food, is necessary.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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