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Seenplatte - Obergurgl
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Photo: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
OBERGURGL -> SEENPLATTE
The beautiful hiking path leads over the Pirchhütter Ach bridge to the Seenplatte. Along the steep but very beautiful mountain slope, lush green meadows invite you to a short break.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers.
Good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see equipment section) necessary. Please check 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 train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can easily and quickly continue 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
Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors via the Inn valley to the entrance of the valley and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your route can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: 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 – no overnight parking
- Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
- Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)
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Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking shoes, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. It is necessary to bring a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without any stops for food.
Localization
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