Pillersee - Obergurgl
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
From the Festkoglbahn over the Ferwall bridge, gently descending along the alpine rose slopes to the hamlet of Königsrain. Just before, cross the street and take the path down to the Ötztaler Ache, continue over the Königsbach and to the old mill. Ascending to the right, cross the state road and go up opposite to the old country house. The shady, fairly level forest path leads above the districts Angern and Pill on the right side of the valley to the romantic Pillersee.
The Pillersee is privately owned and fenced off. Please respect the barrier.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please refer to the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html.
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern.
Directions
From the Festkoglbahn over the Ferwall bridge, gently descending along the alpine rose slopes to the hamlet of Königsrain. Just before, cross the street and take the path down to the Ötztaler Ache, continue over the Königsbach and to the old mill. Ascending to the right, cross the state road and go up opposite to the old country house. The shady, fairly level forest path leads above the districts Angern and Pill on the right side of the valley to the romantic Pillersee.
The Pillersee is privately owned and fenced off. Please respect the barrier.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Then travel conveniently and quickly by public transportation or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Obergurgl is located in western Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley – the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, plan the optimal travel route from your home location with the route planner online now: 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
Good weather for outdoor activities