Opening hours:Today closed
Place:Obergurgl
:Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
OBERGURGL -> Gaisbergtal -> Gaisbergferner -> Hochfirstferner -> HOCHFIRST
For climbers free of dizziness, sure-footed and highly alpine experienced. Excellent physical condition, comprehensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, securing and orientation aids, good weather conditions recommended. Please check the current weather report at www.oetztal.com/en/summer.html
Wearing hiking gear such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient provisions, a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map.
From Obergurgl, head south on a gravel road to the middle station of the Hohe Mut Bahn and then steeply up into the Gaisbergtal. Continue to the Gaisbergferner (end of the markings!). Now cross the glacier to the left, very steeply up to the orographically right lateral moraine, follow it to the small Hochfirstferner. Now rope up and, along the northern edge of the glacier (crevasses!), proceed up to the summit flank, cross the bergschrund (often problematic when melting!) and ascend the 45-55 degree steep slope to the uncomplicated summit rocks of Hochfirst.
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 by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Car trip into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off southward as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors along the Inntal to the valley entrance and then further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. The route planner allows you to quickly and conveniently determine your journey: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
The following parking options are available in Gurgl:
