Mountain hikes Kirchenkarhütte - Hochgurgl

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 4.5 km
Duration: 1:40 h

HOCHGURGL CROSSPOINT -> KIRCHENKARHÜTTE

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 4.5 km
  • Duration: 1:40 h
  • Elevation uphill:429 hm
  • Elevation downhill:29 hm
Highest point2,569 m

Starting point

Hochgurgl Top Mountain Crosspoint

Finishing point

Kirchenkarhütte
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

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

Good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) necessary. Please check 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, is required for all hikes and routes. It is necessary to carry a first-aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without catering options.

Source: Ötztal

Description

The start of this route is behind the Top Mountain Crosspoint. From there, the wide path leads directly to the Kirchenkarhütte. The path continues further via new platforms up to the mountain station at 2,839 m.


Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train 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 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 Dorfzentrum Obergurgl (down to the right before the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
    • Parking garage town entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, 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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