Toprecommended route
Hiking Trail
· Gurgl
Obergurgl - Rotmoosferner
Ötztal Verified partner
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Photo: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
As an alternative to the Rotmoosferner, the Wasserläufer hike is offered as a guided tour. Upon reaching the Rotmoosferner, the hike continues through the Rotmoostal to the Schönwieshütte and back to Obergurgl. Naturally, it is also possible without a guide.
Ötztal Verified partner
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Hohe Mut AlmSafety information
For climbers who are free from vertigo, sure-footed, and highly experienced in high alpine terrain; excellent physical condition, comprehensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, securing and orientation tools, good weather conditions recommended. 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
Roadbook
The hike is guided by a special hiking guide.
Hohe Mut saddle
Location Bärenhoppet with audioguide
Standort - Gletschervorfeld Rotmoostal mit Audio Guide
Standort - Endmoräne Gaisbergtal mit Audio Guide
Location Stamp Site Rotmoosferner with audio guide
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is 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 is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at.
Directions
The car trip to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tirol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. The drive by car leads travelers over the Inn valley up to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your drive can be quickly and easily planned: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
The following parking options are available in Gurgl:- 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
Coordinates
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. 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 the possibility of a stop.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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