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Obergurgl - Zirmkogl
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ZirmkogelPhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
OBERGURGL -> Soomsee -> Gurgler Schartl -> ZIRMKOGL
From Obergurgl on the hiking path via the Pirchhütter Bratbrücke and over the Lobbach, continue at the junction on path 39. The trail winds up the steep slope until you reach the Sonnbergalm. After the junction to Nedersee, you pass the beautifully situated Soomsee. From the small lake northwest into the high valley leading to Gurgler Schartl (2932 m). The ascent over the lake plateau to Gurgler Schartl is somewhat strenuous, but the summit ascent over the Stockferner is rewarded with a magnificent view that extends from Ortler far into the south.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Suitable for climbers without fear of heights, sure-footed and alpine experienced.
Very good physical condition, alpine experience and mountaineering equipment (see under equipment), sometimes alpine safety equipment, good weather conditions recommended
Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html.
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal railway station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Then you can travel conveniently and quickly by public bus or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Car travel to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car, vacationers drive through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and continue along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your journey can be determined quickly and conveniently: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.Parking
The following parking options are available in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl:
- Parking lot village center Obergurgl (down to the right in front of the church, behind the multi-purpose building where the information office is also located) parking meter with coin insert
- Parking lot entrance to town – 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-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, possibly gloves, is 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 any opportunities to stop for food.
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