Place:Obergurgl
:Restaurant
OBERGURGL -> Gurgler Heide -> Ferwall Valley -> APERES FERWALLJOCH
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.
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.
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
Driving into 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 further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
The following parking options are available in Gurgl:
