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Ötztal Trek Route 3
Ötztal Verified partner
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ObergurglPhoto: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
STAGES 10 – 12
Obergurgl (1,930 m) – Langtalereckhütte (2,430 m) – Ramolhaus (3,005 m) – Martin-Busch-Hütte (2,501 m) – Similaunhütte (3,017 m)
ÖTZTALER ROUND
Elevation gain: 2,800 m ascent; 1,700 m descent
Distance kilometers: 32
The route leads us to the back Ötztal, to Obergurgl! From the tracks of Auguste Piccard to the tracks of Ötzi. We change from Obergurgl into the glacier world high above Vent.
Ötztal Verified partner
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Schönwies hutRamolalm
Safety information
For climbers free from fear of heights, sure-footed and highly alpine experienced; excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, securing and navigation tools, good weather conditions are recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report.
Tips and suggestions
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely to the Ötztal train station by train. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly continue by public transport or local taxis through the entire valley to your desired destination.
The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Driving by car to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Arriving by car leads travelers over the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned: Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In Gurgl, the following parking options are available:
- Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down to the right before the church) | paid |
- Parking garage village entrance – lower station Festkoglbahn | paid | night parking prohibited
- Parking lot Hochgurglbahn lower station, free | night parking prohibited
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass hiking map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. Bringing a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without refreshment opportunities, is necessary.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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