Mountain hikes Aperes Ferwalljoch

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 7.2 km
Duration: 3:30 h

OBERGURGL -> Gurgler Heide -> Ferwall Valley -> APERES FERWALLJOCH

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 7.2 km
  • Duration: 3:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,054 hm
  • Elevation downhill:76 hm
Highest point2,903 m

Starting point

Obergurgl

Finishing point

Aperes Ferwalljoch
  • Fitness level 4 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

Suitable for those free from dizziness, sure-footed, and with alpine experience.

Very good physical condition, alpine experience and mountain equipment (see under Equipment), sometimes alpine safety gear, good weather conditions recommended

Please note the current weather report at: www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html.

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. Taking a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without refreshment options, is necessary.

Source: Ötztal

Description

From Obergurgl across the Gurgler Heide to the entrance of the Ferwall Valley. Crossing the stream in the valley floor and following it uphill towards the back of the valley. From here steeply upward over scree to the pass.


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 conveniently and quickly travel with public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    The following parking options are available in Gurgl: 

    • Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
    • Parking garage town entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid | € 6.00 per day
    • Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – night parking prohibited
    • Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
    • Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot) 

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