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Gamskogel 2813m - Längenfeld/Gries

Mountain Hike · Laengenfeld
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    GRIES -> Nisslalm -> Gasse -> GAMSKOGEL

     

    Increased truck and car traffic on the entire Sulztalweg.

    Driving times:

    Trucks: Mon - Fri from 06:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m

    Car: all day

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    Distance 4.5 km
    4:30 h
    1,223 m
    17 m
    2,813 m
    1,576 m
    In the village center of Gries you keep to the south, cross the wooden bridge towards the edge of the wall and follow the steeply climbing trail through the forest, which merges into the cart road. A more leisurely but longer ascent to the mountain hut travels along the cart road that forks off to the right at the entrance to Sulztal valley. Hiking past Nisslalm you continue on the rising trail behind the hut, leading uphill towards the tree line for about 30 minutes. You get to grass-covered Alpine meadows. Proceed towards the steeply ascending rock ledges to the eastern ridge at 2600 m above sea level. The last part requires another hour as it travels to lofty heights on a precipitous path.

     

    Author’s recommendation

    It is possible to go to the Nisslalm by mountain bike. Instead of a long descent, a fast descent awaits you.
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    Update: December 20, 2024
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    Highest point
    2,813 m
    Lowest point
    1,576 m
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    Track types

    Dirt road 7.25%Forested/wild trail 7.23%Path 85.49%
    Dirt road
    0.3 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.3 km
    Path
    3.8 km
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    Rest stops

    Nisslalm

    Safety information

    For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted, Very good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, good weather conditions recommended.  Please pay attention to the current weather report 

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about hiking can be found here

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Near the car park at the end of Gries (Tiroler Hütte) the ascent begins a steep forest path to the Nisslalm, which crosses the forest path several times. After the pasture, the path leads slightly uphill to lush green meadows. The further increase runs steeply over stone slabs and partly rocky. Difficult passages such as granite slabs and steps are always insured with stepping aids and short wire ropes.
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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 our 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 valley 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 :

    Gries at the end of the village - chargeable

     

    Coordinates

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    47.069291, 11.027208
    DMS
    47°04'09.4"N 11°01'37.9"E
    UTM
    32T 653918 5214858
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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, 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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    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    4.5 km
    Duration
    4:30 h
    Ascent
    1,223 m
    Descent
    17 m
    Highest point
    2,813 m
    Lowest point
    1,576 m
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