Cross-country skiing trail Practice cross country trail Hochgurgl - No. 2

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Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 2.1 km
Duration: 0:45 h

In Hochgurgl you can also - you guessed it - go up on cross-country skis. But above the tree line you are rewarded with guaranteed snow and more hours of sunshine, and in this case also with the panorama of the great Ötztal mountains.

We recommend because:

  • easy, short high-altitude trail above the tree line
  • suitable for beginners and slightly advanced skiers
  • wide view over the valley and the Ötztal mountains

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 2.1 km
  • Duration: 0:45 h
  • Elevation uphill:116 hm
Highest point2,288 m

Starting point

Hochgurgl (chapel)

Finishing point

Hochgurgl (chapel)

Styles

Classic
  • Fitness level 2 / 6

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
Source: TVB Ötztal Tourismus

Weather

Snow depth
Now: 140 cm,
Next snowfall: 07. May 2026
Go to snow report

Description

The easy, 2 km long practice trail Hochgurgl near the valley station of the Hochgurglbahn II delights beginners as well as advanced skiers with its flat course above the tree line towards Königstal. Cross-country skiers and winter hikers enjoy the scenic beauty peacefully side by side. For evening workouts, part of the trail is even illuminated. The entrance is located above the Hochgurgl chapel on the ski slope.


Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

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

  • Parking

    The following parking options are available in Gurgl: 

    • Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down to the right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
    • Parking garage village entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid | € 6.00 per day
    • Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
    • Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
    • Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)

Nearby cross-country skiing trails

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