Obergurgl trail | section #3 - Isse - No. 3
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
KÖNIGSRAIN (POSCHACH) -> cross-country ski trail -> ISSEWIESE
Entry at Königsrain, opposite the Mühle Resort 1,900. Medium difficulty ascent over the Isse meadows to the Dreihäuser district.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Technical difficulty
Additional information
More information about cross-country skiing can be found here: https://www.oetztal.com/langlaufen
Directions
Entry at Königsrain, opposite the Mühle Resort 1,900. Medium difficulty ascent over the Isse meadows to the Dreihäuser district.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal railway station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Then you can travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at.
Starting point
Getting there
The drive into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south 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. In addition to the toll highway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your route with the route planner: Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
In Gurgl, the following parking options are available:
- Parking garage Dorfzentrum Obergurgl (down right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
- Parking garage town entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid | € 6.00 per day
- Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
- Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
- Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
- Cross-country skis – skating skis or classic skis
- Cross-country ski poles with suitable length
- Cross-country ski boots – precise fit, should provide firm support and fit snugly
- Clothing – functional underwear with long arms and legs, special running tights and tight pants, water-repellent and breathable jacket recommended
- Gloves should provide a secure grip and optimal pole handling