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Ochsenkopfrunde

Hiking Trail · Gurgl
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OBERGURGL -> Ochsenkopf -> Poschach -> OBERGURGL
easy
Distance 4.5 km
1:30 h
145 m
145 m
1,960 m
1,930 m
The route leads across alpine meadows, through mountain forests, and past several alpine pastures and viewing platforms. A highlight is the summit of Ochsenkopf, from which you have a fantastic view over Obergurgl. During the journey, you will hike through a nature park that offers many great highlights such as viewing platforms and other attractions.

 

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Update: August 26, 2024
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Stamina requirements
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Ochsenkopf, 1,960 m
Lowest point
Obergurgl, 1,930 m
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Track types

Asphalt 22.79%Forested/wild trail 22.07%Path 12.62%Road 11.33%Unknown 31.17%
Asphalt
1 km
Forested/wild trail
1 km
Path
0.6 km
Road
0.5 km
Unknown
1.4 km
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Rest stops

Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - à la carte restaurant
Hotel Jenewein - "Hexenkuchl"
SPAR supermarket Josef Grüner
Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"
See You Obergurgl
Hotel The Crystal - "Salz & Pfeffer"
The Mühle AlpsCOOLinary - Alpine Gourmet - enjoyment

Safety information

Easy hike; suitable also for beginners 

Please pay attention to the current weather report

Tips and suggestions

More informations about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern

Start

Obergurgl
Coordinates:
DD
46.870318, 11.027120
DMS
46°52'13.1"N 11°01'37.6"E
UTM
32T 654483 5192748
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Destination

Ochsenkopf

Turn-by-turn directions

The route leads across alpine meadows, through mountain forests, and past several alpine pastures and viewing platforms. A highlight is the summit of Ochsenkopf, from which you have a fantastic view over Obergurgl. During the journey, you will hike through a nature park that offers many great highlights such as viewing platforms and other attractions.

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

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 was: 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

DD
46.870318, 11.027120
DMS
46°52'13.1"N 11°01'37.6"E
UTM
32T 654483 5192748
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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
easy
Overall difficulty
easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance
4.5 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
145 m
Descent
145 m
Highest point
1,960 m
Lowest point
1,930 m
Round trip Scenic Family-friendly Insider tip Dog-friendly

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