Mountain hikes Garnet - on the trail of gemstones

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 5.7 km
Duration: 4:30 h

OBERGURGL -> ascent Hohe Mut Bahn middle station -> Gaisbergtal -> Hohe Mut Alm -> Hohe Mut Bahn -> OBERGURGL

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 5.7 km
  • Duration: 4:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:621 hm
  • Elevation downhill:47 hm
Highest point2,640 m

Starting point

Obergurgl center

Finishing point

Obergurgl center
  • Fitness level 4 / 6

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Equipment

Moderately difficult mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountaineering experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/en/summer.html:

ankle-high hiking boots, rain protection, provisions

Source: Ötztal

Description

In high alpine terrain, we encounter an extraordinary variety of plants and animals. Equally worth seeing are the many colorful, sparkling minerals and stones in the deepest part of the Ötztal. Not only the unique Ötztal garnet (almandine), but also hornblende, quartz, and marble shine in their beauty. Hike up to the Hohe Mut Alm (2,670 m). Here you will be surprised by a phenomenal panoramic view. The nature park infopoint invites you to discover, admire, and linger.


Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel with public bus services or local taxi companies throughout the 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 right in front of the church), paid | €2.00 per hour

    Parking garage 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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