Mountain hikes Ochsenkopf route

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 4.5 km
Duration: 1:30 h

OBERGURGL -> Ochsenkopf -> Poschach -> OBERGURGL

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 4.5 km
  • Duration: 1:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:145 hm
  • Elevation downhill:145 hm
Highest point1,960 m

Starting point

Obergurgl

Finishing point

Ochsenkopf
  • Fitness level 2 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

Easy hiking path; also suitable for beginners

Please observe the current weather forecast

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 dining options, is necessary.

Source: Ötztal

Description

The route leads over alpine meadows, through mountain forests, and past observation platforms and natural pools. A highlight is the summit of Ochsenkopf, from which you have a fantastic view of Obergurgl. During the journey, you hike through a nature park that offers many great highlights such as observation platforms and other attractions.


Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final station or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you travel conveniently and quickly by public transportation or local taxi companies through the entire 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 to the right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
    • Parking garage town entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid | € 2.00 per hour
    • Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no parking at night
    • Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
    • Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)

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