Ötztaler Urweg V6 Obergurgl - Zwieselstein
Description
VARIANT OBERGURGL - ZWIESELSTEIN:
OBERGURGL –> Seenplatte –> Nedersee –> Lenzenalm –> ZWIESELSTEIN
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
VARIANT OBERGURGL - ZWIESELSTEIN:
OBERGURGL –> Seenplatte –> Nedersee –> Lenzenalm –> ZWIESELSTEIN
LAKE HOPPING ON THE HIGH PLATEAU
A destination away from the 3,000-meter peaks... A high plateau with a magnificent wide view, some high mountain lakes, and a charming alpine pasture promise an eventful hike ending in Zwieselstein.
From Obergurgl, starting at the Pirchhütter Achbrücke, the path leads up to the idyllic lake plateau at about 2,500 m. Upon arrival, one can already see the clear Soomsee, which quietly sparkles in the sun. Surrounded by green grasses and soft alpine meadow ground, the lake invites you to stay a long time.
From Soomsee, you hike further with an incredible mountain panorama at the foot of the 3,000-meter peaks to the next highlight of the stage – the Nedersee, which gives its name to the Nederkogl. The rustic Lenzenalm, which you reach during the descent, invites you for a cozy stop with traditional delicacies and Tyrolean cuisine. The stage destination is the village of Zwieselstein, where the two side valleys Gurglertal and Ventertal merge.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers.
Good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) are necessary. Please observe the current weather report.
Hiking difficulty
Additional information
Did you know that...
... the lake plateau lies on a high plateau with a magnificent wide view!
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern
Directions
From the center of Obergurgl, hike northward descending to the Pirchhütter Achbrücke. Crossing the Gurgler Ache over the Pirchhütter Achbrücke, the beautiful hiking trail leads along the western side of the valley on a somewhat steeper path to the lake plateau at about 2,500 meters. The largest of the lakes is the Soomsee, under which the junction to the next stage destination is located.
From there, you hike right downstream over the flat highlands of Soom to the picturesque Nedersee, below the Nederkogl. Here you enjoy a unique glacier panorama, surrounded by mighty three-thousanders. From the northern shore of the lake, follow the descent to the Lenzenalm. Along the way, you pass over rockfalls, then on a good path in switchbacks through the densely forested slope down to the northern alpine pasture. From the alpine pasture, continue along a narrow footpath down until it ends in a wide forest road. Following the forest road, shortly branch off onto a hiking trail to Zwieselstein.
From there, continue descending through open forest until you reach the Gurgler Straße and further into the center of Zwieselstein.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel comfortably and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies throughout the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Arriving by car takes travelers via the Inn valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your drive can be planned quickly and conveniently: 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
- Parking garage village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station, paid
- 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
The tour is within these protected areas.
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 places to stop for food, is necessary.