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Archaeological loop trail - Obergurgl (short trail)

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    OBERGURGL -> Zirbenalm -> Beilstein -> Küppele Alm -> OBERGURGL
    moderate
    Distance 7.8 km
    3:00 h
    370 m
    370 m
    2,303 m
    1,892 m
    From Obergurgl you walk south to the Zirbenalm and further to the entrance of the arrola pine forest. At the junction turn right down to Gurgler river, cross the bridge and follow the path towards Beilstein. At the Beilstein a path leads up towards the Küppele Alm. Arrived at the Ramol path you walk back to the center of Obergurgl.
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    Update: August 27, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,303 m
    Lowest point
    1,892 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 17.09%Forested/wild trail 4.31%Path 61.61%Road 16.98%
    Asphalt
    1.3 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.3 km
    Path
    4.8 km
    Road
    1.3 km
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    Rest stops

    See You Obergurgl
    Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - à la carte restaurant
    Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"
    Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
    Hotel Jenewein - "Hexenkuchl"
    Cafe The Crystal

    Safety information

    Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: https://www.oetztal.com/summer.html. 

    Tips and suggestions

    A segment of the Original Ötztal Trek stage.

    More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

    Start

    Obergurgl
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.873796, 11.030454
    DMS
    46°52'25.7"N 11°01'49.6"E
    UTM
    32T 654727 5193141
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    Destination

    Obergurgl

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From Obergurgl you walk south to the Zirbenalm and further to the entrance of the arrola pine forest. At the junction turn right down to Gurgler river, cross the bridge and follow the path towards Beilstein. At the Beilstein a path leads up towards the Küppele Alm. Arrived at the Ramol path you walk back to the center of Obergurgl.

    Public transport

    Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

     

    Directions

    Obergurgl is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps

     

    Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Gurgl:
    • Parking garage (center of Obergurgl), chargeable | € 2,00/hour
    • Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl, free of charge - no parking at night
    • Parking Hochgurglbahn valley station, free of charge - no parking at night
    • Parking Top Mountain Crosspoint, free of charge
    • Parking Hochgurgl, free of charge (very small parking) 

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.873796, 11.030454
    DMS
    46°52'25.7"N 11°01'49.6"E
    UTM
    32T 654727 5193141
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

    Similar routes nearby

    • High route Hochgurgl
    • Lake Pillersee - Obergurgl
    • Gurgler Heide - Obergurgl
    • Archaeological loop trail - Obergurgl
    • 6 Zirben Alm Roundtrip
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    7.8 km
    Duration
    3:00 h
    Ascent
    370 m
    Descent
    370 m
    Highest point
    2,303 m
    Lowest point
    1,892 m
    Round trip Scenic Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest

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