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Smuggler Hike - Obergurgl

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    OBERGURGL FESTKOGLBAHN -> Hochgurgl Höhenweg -> Königstal -> Königsjoch -> OBERGLANEGG ALM

    moderate
    Distance 9.7 km
    5:00 h
    915 m
    769 m
    2,825 m
    1,895 m

    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.). 

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    You can find the bus timetable here: www.oetztaler.at

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,825 m
    Lowest point
    1,895 m
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    Track types

    Dirt road 0.06%Path 35.32%Unknown 64.61%
    Dirt road
    6 m
    Path
    3.4 km
    Unknown
    6.3 km
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    Rest stops

    Hotel Jenewein - "Hexenkuchl"
    Eats and Treats by Groumet & Wine Hotel Austria
    See You Obergurgl
    The Crystal VAYA Unique

    Public transport

    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

    Directions

    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)

    Coordinates

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    46.870452, 11.027301
    DMS
    46°52'13.6"N 11°01'38.3"E
    UTM
    32T 654496 5192763
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    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.


    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9.7 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    915 m
    Descent
    769 m
    Highest point
    2,825 m
    Lowest point
    1,895 m
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