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689 Hochgurgl - Wurmkogl

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  • Hochgurgl - Wurmkogl (689)
    Hochgurgl - Wurmkogl (689)
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    Challenging pleasure tour for bikers in good shape in the varied terrain of the Ötztal Nature Park.
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    moderate
    Distance 25.3 km
    5:10 h
    1,456 m
    1,457 m
    3,023 m
    1,777 m
    The starting point is in Obergurgl at the Gurgl Carat. Before the church, follow the path towards the Gurgler Ache. Follow the well-signposted paths through the idyllic meadows of Gurgl until you reach the valley station of the Hochgurgl cable car. From there, an exciting ride along the toboggan run awaits before reaching a wide forest road. Now you reach a crucial point: the intersection of routes #689 Hochgurgl-Wurmkogl and #6053 Kirchenkar. Turn right and steadily ascend along the gravel road until turning right again. The further ascent offers no respite. In the south, the Dolomites seem within reach, while the Ötztal Alps lie to the north. The Top Mountain Star is only open in winter, so provisions are essential for this tour. In terms of riding, the descent offers plenty of high-speed and flow. Choose the right-hand path for the descent. Then follow the same route back to Obergurgl. The last stretch from the Hochgurgl cable car valley station to Obergurgl is relaxed and can be used to cool down.

    Author’s recommendation

    The tour runs along developed trails and is easily ridable by e-bike or mountain bike.
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    Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl
    Update: November 06, 2024
    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    1,777 m
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    Safety information

    The sometimes fairly stepps climbs and difficult downhill stretches require both sporty biking skills and defensive cycling. Good stamina and intermediate biking rechniques are an absolute must. Sporty and active (pleasure) cycling ist he main priority.

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    More details about biking & cycling in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken 
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    Public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or out local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at  

    Directions

    The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the vallly and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: 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, chargeable | € 2,00/hour

    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

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    46.870479, 11.027321
    DMS
    46°52'13.7"N 11°01'38.4"E
    UTM
    32T 654498 5192766
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Approproate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, helmet, gloves, glasses, GPS device or detailed maps. If there is no hut on the way please bring a snack and enough to drink.

    Similar routes nearby

    • 6053 Kirchenkar
    • 6023 Langtalereckhütte
    • Mountain-Bike Tour Lenzenalm
    • 653 Festkogl
    • Bodenegg Trail (668)
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    Status
    closed
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    25.3 km
    Duration
    5:10 h
    Ascent
    1,456 m
    Descent
    1,457 m
    Highest point
    3,023 m
    Lowest point
    1,777 m
    Round trip Out and back Scenic eBike Summit route

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