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Romantic hiking trail Hochgurgl (2)
Winter hiking
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HochgurglPhoto: Ötztal
HOCHGURGL (CHAPEL) -> direction east Königstal valley -> HOCHGURGL (CHAPEL)
Open
easy
Distance 2.1 km
0:30 h
10 m
12 m
2,196 m
2,154 m
Access the trail above the chapel in Hochgurgl at the top station of Hochgurgl gondola, section I. From there the slightly ascending and descending trail runs parallel to the cross-country skiing track. A part of the trail is illuminated in the evening.
The trail travels straight through Alpine landscapes of awesome natural beauty above the tree line, offering stunning vistas.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,196 m
Lowest point
2,154 m
Best time of year
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Show elevation profileSafety 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 hints
More information about winter hiking can be found here:Start
Hochgurgl (chapel) (2,153 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.899267, 11.051947
DMS
46°53'57.4"N 11°03'07.0"E
UTM
32T 656291 5196014
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Destination
Hochgurgl chapel
Turn-by-turn directions
Access the trail above the chapel in Hochgurgl at the top station of Hochgurgl Gondola, section I. From there the slightly ascending and descending trail runs parallel to the cross-country skiing track. A part of the trail is illuminated in the evening.
The trail travels straight through Alpine landscapes of awesome natural beauty above the tree line, offering stunning vistas.
Note
all notes on protected areas
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.atGetting there
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 | € 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
46.899267, 11.051947
DMS
46°53'57.4"N 11°03'07.0"E
UTM
32T 656291 5196014
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, is for all hikes and tours necessary.Status
Open
Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.1 km
Duration
0:30 h
Ascent
10 m
Descent
12 m
Highest point
2,196 m
Lowest point
2,154 m
Morning
Afternoon
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