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Ochsenkopf route
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Photo: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal
OBERGURGL -> Ochsenkopf -> Poschach -> OBERGURGL
The route leads over alpine meadows, through mountain forests, and past observation platforms and natural pools. A highlight is the summit of Ochsenkopf, from which you have a fantastic view of Obergurgl. During the journey, you hike through a nature park that offers many great highlights such as observation platforms and other attractions.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Rest stops
Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - Fondue restaurantHotel Wiesental
See You Obergurgl
The Mühle AlpsCOOLinary - Alpine Gourmet - enjoyment
Safety information
Easy hiking path; also suitable for beginners
Please observe the current weather forecast
Tips and suggestions
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final station or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you travel conveniently and quickly by public transportation or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The drive into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Travel by car leads vacationers via the Inn valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be quickly and conveniently determined: To the 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), paid | € 2.00 per hour
- Parking garage town entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid | € 2.00 per hour
- Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no parking at night
- 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, is 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 dining options, is necessary.
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