Practice loop Obergurgl - No. 3
Description
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Technical difficulty
Additional information
Directions
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal railway station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel comfortably and quickly by public transit or local taxi companies throughout the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Travel by car takes visitors through the Inntal to the valley entrance and continues along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be determined quickly and conveniently: 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 | € 2.00 per hour
- Parking garage village entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid | € 6.00 per day
- 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
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
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Cross-country skis – skating skis or classic skis
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Cross-country poles with suitable length
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Cross-country boots – precise fit, should provide firm hold and fit snugly
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Clothing – functional underwear with long arms and legs, special running tights and tight pants, water-repellent and breathable jacket recommended
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Gloves should provide a firm grip and optimal pole control