Seelenferner - Obergurgl
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
From Obergurgl to the Langtalereckhütte. From there, turning left downstream on the steeper, upper path to the leveling of the "Vorderen Ackerlen" and further through the cirque to the end moraines of the middle Seelenferner with a stamp station.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Directions
From Obergurgl to the Langtalereckhütte. From there, turning left downstream on the steeper, upper path to the leveling of the "Vorderen Ackerlen" and further through the cirque to the end moraines of the middle Seelenferner with a stamp station.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final station or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly continue through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi services! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Obergurgl is located in the west of Austria in the federal state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your journey by car, plan the optimal route from your home location with the route planner online right away: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl:
- Parking lot village center Obergurgl (right down in front of the church, behind the multipurpose building where the information office is located) parking meter with coin operation
- Parking lot village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station, free of charge – no overnight parking
- 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)
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Wearing hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map.