Piccard Bridge circular route - Obergurgl
Description
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
From the town center, follow the signposted path to the Gurgler Ache. From there, climb up steep grassy slopes and cross several small glacier streams. At about 2300 m, you will reach the Küppelealm. If you continue hiking further into the valley, you can already see the Ramolhaus perched on a rock ledge. A little further, below the Ramolhaus, you reach the newly created path to the Piccard Bridge. Cross the bridge to the other side of the valley and follow the path into the Langtal to reach the Langtalereck Hut. From there, you descend back to Obergurgl.
You can also go to the Ramolhaus and descend from there to the Piccard Bridge (+ 320 m elevation gain & 1.5 - 2 hours walking time).
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
For fearless, sure-footed, and highly alpine experienced mountaineers; Excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, securing and orientation aids, good weather conditions recommended Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Additional information
Directions
From the town center, follow the signposted path to the Gurgler Ache. From there, climb up steep grassy slopes and cross several small glacier streams. At about 2300 m, you will reach the Küppelealm. If you continue hiking further into the valley, you can already see the Ramolhaus perched on a rock ledge. A little further, below the Ramolhaus, you reach the newly created path to the Piccard Bridge. Cross the bridge to the other side of the valley and follow the path into the Langtal to reach the Langtalereck Hut. From there, you descend back to Obergurgl.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, 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
Getting there
The car journey to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors via the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal valley. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your route can be quickly and conveniently determined with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
- Parking garage village center Obergurgl (go down right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 first hour, for every additional 1/2 hour € 1.00 up until max. € 16.00 for 24 hours
- Parking garage village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station, paid | € 6.00 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, € 10.00 from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am
- Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
- Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities