Mountain hikes Pillersee - Obergurgl

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 7.0 km
Duration: 1:30 h

OBERGURGL -> PILLERSEE

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 7.0 km
  • Duration: 1:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:158 hm
  • Elevation downhill:260 hm
Highest point1,800 m

Starting point

Obergurgl

Finishing point

Pillersee
  • Fitness level 1 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please refer to the current weather report at: https://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 opportunities to stop for food.
Source: TVB Ötztal Tourismus

Description

From the Festkoglbahn over the Ferwall bridge, gently descending along the alpine rose slopes to the hamlet of Königsrain. Just before, cross the street and take the path down to the Ötztaler Ache, continue over the Königsbach and to the old mill. Ascending to the right, cross the state road and go up opposite to the old country house. The shady, fairly level forest path leads above the districts Angern and Pill on the right side of the valley to the romantic Pillersee.

The Pillersee is privately owned and fenced off. Please respect the barrier.


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. Then travel conveniently and quickly by public transportation or local taxi companies throughout the 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 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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