Mountain hikes Smuggler Hike - Obergurgl

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 9.7 km
Duration: 5:00 h

OBERGURGL FESTKOGLBAHN -> Hochgurgl Höhenweg -> Königstal -> Königsjoch -> OBERGLANEGG ALM

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 9.7 km
  • Duration: 5:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:915 hm
  • Elevation downhill:769 hm
Highest point2,825 m

Starting point

Obergurgl Festkoglbahn

Finishing point

Glanegg Alm (South Tyrol)
  • Fitness level 4 / 6

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Equipment

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, 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 if there is no opportunity to stop for food during hikes, is necessary.

Source: Ötztal

Description

On the way from Obergurgl or Hochgurgl to the bridge at the entrance to the Königstal. From there, inward toward the valley, first right and then left along the Königsbach to the valley background, slightly ascending to the customs hut. Then over shale slopes, ascent to the Königsjoch. From there, on the South Tyrol side, initially somewhat exposed downhill to the Glanegg Alm (2,060 m) in South Tyrol. The bus stop is only a five-minute walk away, with buses returning to Obergurgl 4 times daily (until 25.09.). 


Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    The following parking options are available in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl:

    • Parking garage Zentrum Obergurgl (down to the right in front of the church). Paid | € 2.00 per hour
    • Parking garage at village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station. Paid | € 2.00 per hour
    • Parking lot at 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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