Mountain hikes Piccard bridge loop hike - Obergurgl

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Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 18.2 km
Duration: 8:00 h

OBERGURGL -> Ramolweg -> Piccard bridge -> Langtal valley -> Langtalereck hut -> OBERGURGL

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 18.2 km
  • Duration: 8:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,111 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,111 hm
Highest point2,688 m

Starting point

Obergurgl

Finishing point

Obergurgl
  • Fitness level 6 / 6

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Equipment

For fearless, sure-footed, and highly alpine experienced mountaineers; Excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, securing and orientation aids, good weather conditions recommended Please note 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. Carrying 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

From the town center, follow the signposted path to the Gurgler Ache. From there, climb up steep grassy slopes and cross several small glacier streams. At about 2300 m, you will reach the Küppelealm. If you continue hiking further into the valley, you can already see the Ramolhaus perched on a rock ledge. A little further, below the Ramolhaus, you reach the newly created path to the Piccard Bridge. Cross the bridge to the other side of the valley and follow the path into the Langtal to reach the Langtalereck Hut. From there, you descend back to Obergurgl.


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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly 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

  • Parking

    In Gurgl, the following parking options are available:

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

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