Cross-Country Skiing

Practice loop Obergurgl - No. 3

Gurgl
Closed
Top
Easy
Key facts
0:10 h Duration
519 m Length
10 m Ascent
15 m Descent
1,878 m Max. altitude
1,864 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Technique
Best Season
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Description

OBERGURGL DISTRICT INFANG (SEENPLATTENWEG) -> Practice loop -> OBERGURGL DISTRICT INFANG (SEENPLATTENWEG)

Map & elevation profile

OBERGURGL DISTRICT INFANG (SEENPLATTENWEG) -> Practice loop -> OBERGURGL DISTRICT INFANG (SEENPLATTENWEG)
The practice loop Obergurgl is perfect for beginners. Entry is possible below the church (Schalfkoglweg). The flat loop runs along the valley floor next to the Ache river. 

 

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Gurgl (Tourism area)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 13.04.2026 · Created at 15.05.2013

Characteristics

Round trip
Dog-friendly
Classic
Skating

Way types

Unbekannt 519.12 m

Safety guidelines

 

Technical difficulty

Very easy - can be completed by anyone without specific technique training.

Additional information

More information on cross-country skiing can be found here: https://www.oetztal.com/langlaufen

The practice loop Obergurgl is perfect for beginners. Entry is possible below the church (Schalfkoglweg). The flat loop runs along the valley floor next to the Ache river. 

 

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

Obergurgl District Infang (Seenplattenweg)

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)

Coordinates

11.028202, 46.873023
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
5 °C
40%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
6 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

  • Cross-country skis – skating skis or classic skis

  • Cross-country poles with suitable length

  • Cross-country boots – precise fit, should provide firm hold and fit snugly

  • Clothing – functional underwear with long arms and legs, special running tights and tight pants, water-repellent and breathable jacket recommended

  • Gloves should provide a firm grip and optimal pole control