Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Route 3

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 31.7 km
Duration: 15:30 h

STAGES 10 – 12Obergurgl (1,930 m) – Langtalereckhütte (2,430 m) – Ramolhaus (3,005 m) – Martin-Busch-Hütte (2,501 m) – Similaunhütte (3,017 m)

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 31.7 km
  • Duration: 15:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:2,933 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,820 hm
Highest point3,187 m

Starting point

Obergurgl

Finishing point

Similaunhütte
  • Fitness level 5 / 6

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Equipment

For climbers free from fear of heights, sure-footed and highly alpine experienced; excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, securing and navigation tools, good weather conditions are recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report.

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. Bringing a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without refreshment opportunities, is necessary.

Source: Ötztal

Description

ÖTZTALER ROUND

Elevation gain: 2,800 m ascent; 1,700 m descentDistance kilometers: 32The route leads us to the back Ötztal, to Obergurgl! From the tracks of Auguste Piccard to the tracks of Ötzi. We change from Obergurgl into the glacier world high above Vent.


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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely to the Ötztal train station by train. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly continue by public transport or local taxis through the entire valley to your desired destination.

    The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    In Gurgl, the following parking options are available: 

    - Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down to the right before the church) | paid |

    - Parking garage village entrance – lower station Festkoglbahn | paid | night parking prohibited 

    - Parking lot Hochgurglbahn lower station, free | night parking prohibited

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