Mountain hikes Archaeological circular hiking trail - Obergurgl (small round)

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 7.8 km
Duration: 3:00 h

OBERGURGL -> Zirbenalm -> Beilstein -> Küppele Alm -> OBERGURGL

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 7.8 km
  • Duration: 3:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:370 hm
  • Elevation downhill:370 hm
Highest point2,303 m

Starting point

Obergurgl

Finishing point

Obergurgl
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

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Equipment

Moderately difficult mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers.

Good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://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, is 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 a place to rest, is necessary.

Source: Ötztal

Description

From Obergurgl towards Zirbenalm and to the entrance of the Zirbenwald. At the junction, go right down to the Gurgler Ache, cross the bridge and follow the path towards Beilstein. At Beilstein, a path leads uphill towards Küppele Alm. Once you arrive at the Ramolweg, follow it downhill towards Gurgl back to the town center.

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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies throughout the 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:

    • Obergurgl village center parking garage (turn right before the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
    • Parking garage at the village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station, 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)

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