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· Gurgl
Theme route with audio guide: Gaisberg valley - Rotmoos valley - Obergurgl
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Hohe Mut PassPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal
OBERGURGL -> Gaisberg valley -> Mutsattel -> Rotmoos valley -> Schönwies hut -> Zirben forest -> OBERGURGL
After Hotel Jenewein turn left, a short section along Gaisbergstraße and across meadows to the entrance of the Gaisberg valley. The path runs close to the Gaisberg stream. Soon you reach the fork in the path; both routes lead to the saddle of Hohe Mut. The shorter and steeper path takes about 1.5 hours, the path via the stamping point of the Gaisberg glacier takes 1 hour longer. The elongated ridge from the mountain station to the Kirchenkogel separates the Rotmoos and Gaisberg valleys. From the Mutsattel you take path 29a descending to Schönwies hut. For the return to Obergurgl, the Zirben forest, passing the Rotmoos waterfall, is recommended.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Zirben AlmSchönwies hut
Safety information
Medium-difficulty mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html:
Tips and suggestions
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Roadbook
From Obergurgl on foot or by lift to Hohe Mut – to the highest point left next to the lift station (location HM) – back to the hiking trail along the Mut ridge towards the glacier (southeast) – stop (location BH) at the so-called Bärenhoppet, where there is also a research hut of the University of Innsbruck – continue following the trail along the Mut ridge – descent into the Gaisberg valley towards Gaisberg glacier – stop at the moraines of the Gaisberg glacier (location GG) – downstream to the last moraine ridge – stop after the moraine ridge (location EG) – continue downstream towards Obergurgl – stop at the valley exit (location TG) with a good view of the opposite valley side – continue towards Obergurgl along the road through the Obergurgl ski area (location SG).
Schönwies hut
Standort - Talausgang Gaisbergtal mit Audio Guide
Standort - Gletschervorfeld Gaisbergtal mit Audioguide
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely to Ötztal train station by train. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly by public bus or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at.
Directions
Car journey into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Car travel leads travelers through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
The following parking options are available in Gurgl:- Parking garage village center Obergurgl (go down right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 first hour, for every additional 1/2 hour € 1.00 up until max. € 16.00 for 24 hours
- Parking garage village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station, paid | € 6.00 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, € 10.00 from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am
- Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
- Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
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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. It is necessary to carry a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without the possibility of stopping at inns.
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