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Piccard Bridge circular route - Obergurgl
Ötztal Verified partner
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Photo: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
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.
Author’s recommendation
Ötztal Verified partner
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Langtalereck HutSchönwies hut
Zirben Alm
Safety information
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
Tips and suggestions
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
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
Directions
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
In Gurgl, the following parking options are available:
- Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down to the right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
- Parking garage village entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid | € 6.00 per day
- Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free of charge – no overnight parking
- Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free of charge
- Parking lot Hochgurgl, free of charge (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 refreshment opportunities, is necessary.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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