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Winter hiking path Obergurgl | Section #1 - Pill | Angern 3

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    CAR PARK BOTTOM STATION HOCHGURGLBAHN -> Angern -> Alt Poschach -> Angern -> CAR PARK BOTTOM STATION HOCHGURGLBAHN
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    moderate
    Distance 3.8 km
    1:30 h
    130 m
    53 m
    1,829 m
    1,777 m

    In addition to the Nordic skiing trail from Pill/Angern, an interesting winter hiking route runs through the wide open valley basin of Gurgl.

    Over small steps and bridges, past a small larch forest and old farmhouses, the trail takes you to Obergurgl and towards Zirben Alm at the foot of the natural monument. The hiking trail travels either on the right, sometimes on the left along Gurgler Ache brook, showing both the original and modern side of this popular winter sports resort. 

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    Update: November 15, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    1,829 m
    Lowest point
    1,777 m
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    Rest stops

    Downhill Grill
    Downhill Bar
    The Mühle AlpsCOOLinary - Alpine Gourmet - enjoyment
    Restaurant "Mein Wurmkogel"

    Safety information

    Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/  & https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest 

    The Ötztal Tourismus team will be happy to inform you personally about the nature of the winter hiking trails.

    Oetztal tourism: T +43 5 72 00 100 | gurgl@oetztal.com

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about winter hiking can be found here: https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandern 

    Start

    Car park bottom station Hochgurglbahn
    Coordinates:
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    46.896735, 11.039572
    DMS
    46°53'48.2"N 11°02'22.5"E
    UTM
    32T 655356 5195708
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    Destination

    Car park bottom station Hochgurglbahn

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Entrance at the parking lot Talstation Hochgurglbahn -> level course at the bottom Pill / Angern -> easy to medium difficulty Ascent over the Isse-Wiesen to the localities Königsrain and Alt-Poschach -> along the Ötztaler Ache to Obergurgl to the David's hut. (Duration: 2 h)

     

    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 in Gurgl:
    • Parking garage (center of Obergurgl), chargeable
    • Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl, chargeable - no parking at night
    • 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
    46.896735, 11.039572
    DMS
    46°53'48.2"N 11°02'22.5"E
    UTM
    32T 655356 5195708
    w3w 
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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.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Romantic hiking trail Hochgurgl 2
    • Winter hiking path Obergurgl | Section #2 - Königsrain east
    • Winter hiking path Obergurgl | Section #3 - Isse
    • Hochgurgl - Top Mountain Crosspoint 1
    • Winter hiking path Obergurgl | Section #5 - Infang
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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3.8 km
    Duration
    1:30 h
    Ascent
    130 m
    Descent
    53 m
    Highest point
    1,829 m
    Lowest point
    1,777 m
    Scenic Round trip Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Dog-friendly Groomed snow

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