Timmelsjoch - Brunnenkogelhaus
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
From the Timmelsjoch rest house at 2,474 m elevation, the path initially gently ascends to the north. The trail passes small, crystal-clear water pools and crosses the Wietenkar and then the Rötenkar in succession before reaching the lower Wannenkar.
The next ascent to the Wannenkarsattel (2,916 m) requires some stamina – but the strenuous climb is rewarded with a breathtaking view of the deep blue Wannenkar lake.
The path now runs spectacularly along the ridge to the Wilden Röte Spitze (2,966 m), the highest point of this impressive panoramic stage.
Afterwards, it continues to the Rotkogl (2,894 m). Over the rear and front Brunnenkogel, the path finally leads to the Brunnenkogelhaus at 2,738 m.
The exposed passages on the ridge are secured with iron chains and easy to walk.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Suitable for climbers free from fear of heights, sure-footed and alpine experienced; very good physical condition, alpine experience and mountaineering equipment (see under equipment), occasionally alpine safety gear, good weather conditions recommended. Please observe the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Additional information
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Recommended maps
Kompass #042 | Inner Ötztal and Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25,000
Directions
From the Timmelsjoch rest house (2,474 m), the path gently ascends northwards past several small water pools and first crosses the Wietenkar, then the Rötenkar, and reaches the lower Wannenkar.
The following ascent to the Wannenkarsattel (2,916 m) is quite strenuous. Particularly impressive is the view down to the crystal-clear Wannenkar lake. The path now always follows the ridge to the Wilden-Röte-Spitze (2,966 m) - the highest point on this panoramic route.
Continuing to the Rotkogl (2,894 m). Over the rear and front Brunnenkogl, you reach the Brunnenkogelhaus (2,738 m). The critical sections on the ridge are secured with iron chains.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly with 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
Starting point
Getting there
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is located in western Austria in the state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley – the ÖTZTAL. For your car journey, plan the optimal travel route from your home location with the route planner online: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl:
- Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down to the right before the church), paid | € 2.00/hour
- Parking garage village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
- Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
- Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
- Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)