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Zirbenwald Bridge - Obergurgl

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Key facts
1:30 h Duration
3.59 km Length
147 m Ascent
147 m Descent
2,024 m Max. altitude
1,892 m Min. altitude
Stamina
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Description

OBERGURGL -> Zirbenwaldbrücke -> Beilsteinweg -> OBERGURGL
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OBERGURGL -> Zirbenwaldbrücke -> Beilsteinweg -> OBERGURGL
From Obergurgl head south to the last houses in the village. From there follow the wide path towards Zirben Alm. Then continue in the direction of Zirbenwald to a ledge (way cross and bench) opposite the Nasenwand. Here turn right down to the Gurgler Ache, follow the narrow path to the 30 m long bridge. Ascend over mountain meadows to the Beilsteinweg which continues to the Beilstein or back to Obergurgl.

Regions & Places

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

Mountain areas

Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 21.04.2026 · Created at 24.08.2016

Characteristics

Round trip
Scenic
Family-friendly

Way types

Asphalt 688.24 m
Naturweg 1.07 km
Pfad 1.71 km
Straße 120.95 m

Safety guidelines

Easy hiking path; suitable for beginners and walkers. 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 info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

From Obergurgl head south to the last houses in the village. From there follow the wide path towards Zirben Alm. Then continue in the direction of Zirbenwald to a ledge (way cross and bench) opposite the Nasenwand. Here turn right down to the Gurgler Ache, follow the narrow path to the 30 m long bridge. Ascend over mountain meadows to the Beilsteinweg which continues to the Beilstein or back to Obergurgl.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop and exit point is ÖTZTAL station. From there, you can conveniently and quickly continue through the entire valley to your desired destination using public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Obergurgl

Getting there

The car trip 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 takes visitors through the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your route with the route planner: 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

11.026473, 46.870104
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)

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate 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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