Map - Village hike Gurgl
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Starting point Sahnestüberl - Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl
Timmelstal - Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl
View towards Obergurgl - Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl
Crosspoint - Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl
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Starting point Sahnestüberl - Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl
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Village hike Gurgl

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Key facts
5:00 h Duration
12.33 km Length
715 m Ascent
485 m Descent
2,237 m Max. altitude
1,673 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
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Description

SAHNE STÜBERL -> Timmelsbach -> Windegg -> Hochgurgl -> Königstal -> OBERGURGL
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Map & elevation profile

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SAHNE STÜBERL -> Timmelsbach -> Windegg -> Hochgurgl -> Königstal -> OBERGURGL
Starting at the Sahne Stüberl, the path leads past the Timmelsbach and continues gently ascending over Windegg to the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road. Crossing this, continue on a trail towards Hochgurgl and past the Top Mountain Crosspoint. Afterwards, the path descends into the Königstal and continues to Obergurgl.

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Gurgl (Tourism area)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 20.04.2026 · Created at 03.05.2021

Characteristics

Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available

Way types

Asphalt 3.27 km
Naturweg 117.57 m
Pfad 8.9 km
Straße 37.89 m

Safety guidelines

Medium difficulty mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers.

Good physical condition, mountain experience, and equipment (see under Equipment) are necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

Hiking difficulty

Hiking trail - sometimes steep or narrow. Danger of falling cannot be ruled out. Basic surefootedness and orientation skills are an advantage.

Additional information

More information about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

Starting at the Sahne Stüberl, the path leads past the Timmelsbach and continues gently ascending over Windegg to the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road. Crossing this, continue on a trail towards Hochgurgl and past the Top Mountain Crosspoint. Afterwards, the path descends into the Königstal and continues to Obergurgl.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, 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. 

Starting point

Sahnestüberl

Getting there

Driving to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Arriving by car, travelers drive through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and continue along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned: To the 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

Coordinates

11.044176, 46.916713
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
5 °C
40%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
6 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

The tour is within these protected areas.

Naturpark Ötztal (Protected area)
Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Stubaier Alpen (Protected area)

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves are 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 dining options, is necessary.
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