Smuggler Hike - Obergurgl
Description
OBERGURGL FESTKOGLBAHN -> Hochgurgl Höhenweg -> Königstal -> Königsjoch -> OBERGLANEGG ALM
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
OBERGURGL FESTKOGLBAHN -> Hochgurgl Höhenweg -> Königstal -> Königsjoch -> OBERGLANEGG ALM
On the way from Obergurgl or Hochgurgl to the bridge at the entrance to the Königstal. From there, inward toward the valley, first right and then left along the Königsbach to the valley background, slightly ascending to the customs hut. Then over shale slopes, ascent to the Königsjoch. From there, on the South Tyrol side, initially somewhat exposed downhill to the Glanegg Alm (2,060 m) in South Tyrol. The bus stop is only a five-minute walk away, with buses returning to Obergurgl 4 times daily (until 25.09.).
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Directions
On the way from Obergurgl or Hochgurgl to the bridge at the entrance to the Königstal. From there, inward toward the valley, first right and then left along the Königsbach to the valley background, slightly ascending to the customs hut. Then over shale slopes, ascent to the Königsjoch. From there, on the South Tyrol side, initially somewhat exposed downhill to the Glanegg Alm (2,060 m) in South Tyrol. The bus stop is just a five-minute walk away, with buses returning to Obergurgl 4 times daily (until 25.09.).
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable 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. Car travelers arrive via the Inn valley to the valley entrance and continue along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned using the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
The following parking options are available in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl:
- Parking garage Zentrum Obergurgl (down to the right in front of the church). Paid | € 2.00 per hour
- Parking garage at village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station. Paid | € 2.00 per hour
- Parking lot at 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
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions if there is no opportunity to stop for food during hikes, is necessary.