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Treasure Hunt Obergurgl Stone Pine Forest

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    This treasure tour takes you through the beautiful stone pine forest in Obergurgl.  Here you will see many old trees and enjoy the view of streams, the via ferrata and the mountains. You might come across a squirrel or a pine cone along the way.

    closed
    moderate
    Distance 3.2 km
    1:30 h
    133 m
    173 m
    2,059 m
    1,892 m

    The themed trail takes you through the "Obergurgl Swiss stone pine forest". The stone pine forest in Obergurgl is a unique natural monument of remarkable beauty and ecological importance.

    Stone pine trees well over 300 years old grow here. These trees can withstand extreme conditions and are adapted to the high altitudes and harsh climate of the Alps. Mosses, lichens and rare alpine flowers thrive among the stone pines, while birds such as alpine choughs and golden eagles roam the air.

    Occasionally, chamois and marmots can also be seen on the steep slopes and rocks of the forest.

     

     

    How does the treasure hunt work?

    Following the marked route (Stone Pine Theme Trail) you will discover small caches (treasure boxes). Each cache contains a riddle. Solve it and write the letters into your treasure map. Everyone who has found all letters can compose a word. Knowing the word, you visit the Information Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. There you search for the item representing the word.

    Author’s recommendation

    There are other caches here - maybe you'd like to extend your hike.

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    Nicole Klotz
    Update: January 22, 2025
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,059 m
    Lowest point
    1,892 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 14.65%Forested/wild trail 25.14%Path 55.59%Road 4.59%
    Asphalt
    0.5 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.8 km
    Path
    1.8 km
    Road
    0.1 km
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    Rest stops

    Zirben Alm

    Safety information

    Good footwear is essential in the mountains

    Tips and suggestions

    This tour is not possible in winter as the caches are stuck in the snow.

    Public transport

    By bus to Gurgl - bus stop Obergurgl center

    Directions

    Take the B186 to Obergurgl

    Parking

    Parking garage village center Obergurgl, chargeable

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.862002, 11.018295
    DMS
    46°51'43.2"N 11°01'05.9"E
    UTM
    32T 653834 5191806
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    A treasure map/plan is helpful. Good shoes, something to drink, a camera or cell phone are an advantage.

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    Status
    closed
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3.2 km
    Duration
    1:30 h
    Ascent
    133 m
    Descent
    173 m
    Highest point
    2,059 m
    Lowest point
    1,892 m
    Out and back Refreshment stops available Family-friendly

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