Mountain hikes Hohe Mut Alm - Obergurgl

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 5.3 km
Duration: 2:34 h

OBERGURGL -> Zirbenwald -> Rotmoos Waterfall -> Storage Pond -> Rotmoostal -> HOHE MUT ALM

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 5.3 km
  • Duration: 2:34 h
  • Elevation uphill:737 hm
  • Elevation downhill:4 hm
Highest point2,670 m

Starting point

Obergurgl

Finishing point

Hohe Mut Alm
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) necessary.

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

Wearing hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map.

Source: Ötztal

Description

From Obergurgl center to the end of the village. From there, follow the hiking trail south towards the Zirbenwald. Through the Zirbenwald, past the Rotmoos waterfall. Then follow the gravel path towards Rotmoostal. At the entrance to Rotmoostal, turn left up the mountain path to Hohe Mut (Alm).


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

  • Parking

    Following parking options are available in Gurgl:  

    • Parking garage in Obergurgl village center (down to the right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
    • Parking garage at the town entrance – valley station Festkogl cable car, paid | € 6.00 per day
    • Parking lot at the Hochgurgl cable car valley station, free – no overnight parking
    • Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
    • Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)

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