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Summit route Pirchkogel
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View from PirchkogelPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz, Ötztal
The starting point of the route is the village of Kühtai (2,020 m). From there, you ascend steeply on a narrow hiking trail on the northern mountainside up to the Schwarzmoos lakes. In summer, there are many horses on the alpine pastures in this area. The hiking trail continues steeply uphill to the summit of Pirchkogel (2,028 m).
There are two options for the descent.
1) The same way back - duration of the round approximately 4.5 hours, opportunity to stop in Kühtai
2) Descent on the backside of Pirchkogel. Via the Feldringer alpine meadows, you reach Marlstein and from there descend to Ochsengarten via the paved road - duration of the route about 5.5 - 6 hours, opportunity to stop in Marlstein and Ochsengarten
TIP: Park your car in Ochsengarten and take a bus to Kühtai so that you return to your car at the end of the route. Or travel directly by bus from Oetz to Kühtai and then take the bus from Ochsengarten back to Oetz.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Berghotel & Gasthof MarlsteinSafety information
Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see equipment section) are necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.htmlTips and suggestions
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernPublic transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.atDirections
Driving to 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 over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/mapsParking
We recommend parking the car in Ochsengarten and taking the bus to Kühtai so that you can return to your car at the end of the route.
The following parking options are available in Ochsengarten:
- Ochsengarten - large public parking lot – opposite or next to the valley station of the Ochsengarten cable car
- Ochsengarten in the center opposite the tourist information office
- End of town of Ochsengarten limited parking options at the elementary school
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Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, 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 for hikes without a stopping point, is necessary.Localization
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