Cross-Country Skiing

Obergurgl trail | section #3 - Isse - No. 3

Gurgl
Closed
Top
Medium
Key facts
0:30 h Duration
1.76 km Length
29 m Ascent
45 m Descent
1,840 m Max. altitude
1,795 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Technique
Best Season
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Description

KÖNIGSRAIN (POSCHACH) -> cross-country ski trail -> ISSEWIESE

Map & elevation profile

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

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Gurgl (Tourism area)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 06.04.2026 · Created at 16.05.2013

Characteristics

Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Dog-friendly
Classic
Skating

Way types

Unbekannt 1.76 km

Technical difficulty

Sometimes difficult - previous experience necessary, specific technique training an advantage.

Additional information

More information about cross-country skiing can be found here: https://www.oetztal.com/langlaufen

Entry at Königsrain, opposite the Mühle Resort 1,900. Medium difficulty ascent over the Isse meadows to the Dreihäuser district.

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

Königsrain | Poschach

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)

Coordinates

11.036861, 46.883874
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
5 °C
40%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
6 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

The tour is within these protected areas.

Naturpark Ötztal (Protected area)
Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)

  • 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