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Beilstein - Ramolweg - Obergurgl

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OBERGURGL -> Beilstein waterfall -> Küppelealm - > Ramolweg -> OBERGURGL
moderate
Distance 6.9 km
3:30 h
658 m
258 m
2,306 m
1,892 m
From Obergurgl to the Beilstein waterfall and further on to the archaeological excavation site. Through high Alpine pasturelands and lichen areas on a slightly rising path, across "Manigenbach" brook, to Küppelealm. Back to Obergurgl on Ramolweg trail.
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Roland Grüner 
Update: June 26, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
2,306 m
Lowest point
1,892 m
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Track types

Asphalt 3.88%Forested/wild trail 3.64%Path 90.41%Road 2.06%
Asphalt
0.3 km
Forested/wild trail
0.3 km
Path
6.2 km
Road
0.1 km
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Rest stops

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

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

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

Start

Obergurgl
Coordinates:
DD
46.870454, 11.027294
DMS
46°52'13.6"N 11°01'38.3"E
UTM
32T 654496 5192763
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Destination

Obergurgl

Turn-by-turn directions

From Obergurgl to the Beilstein waterfall and further on to the archaeological excavation site. Through high Alpine pasturelands and lichen areas on a slightly rising path, across "Manigenbach" brook, to Küppelealm. Back to Obergurgl on Ramolweg trail.

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

In Obergurgl-Hochgurgl the following parking facilities are available:
  • Car park Village center Obergurgl (in front of the church on the right, behind the multi-purpose building where the information office is located)
  • Parking lot with coin entrance Parking Place entrance - valley station Festkoglbahn, free of charge
  • 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
46.870454, 11.027294
DMS
46°52'13.6"N 11°01'38.3"E
UTM
32T 654496 5192763
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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.

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6.9 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
658 m
Descent
258 m
Highest point
2,306 m
Lowest point
1,892 m
Round trip Scenic Family-friendly Geological highlights

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