Mountain hikes Seenplatte - Obergurgl

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 3.4 km
Duration: 2:00 h

 OBERGURGL -> SEENPLATTE 

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 3.4 km
  • Duration: 2:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:740 hm
  • Elevation downhill:43 hm
Highest point2,561 m

Starting point

Obergurgl

Finishing point

Seenplatte
  • Fitness level 4 / 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 equipment section) necessary. Please check 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 shoes, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. It is necessary to bring a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without any stops for food.

Source: Ötztal

Description

The beautiful hiking path leads over the Pirchhütter Ach bridge to the Seenplatte. Along the steep but very beautiful mountain slope, lush green meadows invite you to a short break.


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 easily and quickly continue 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 – no overnight parking
    • Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
    • Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)

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