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Horseback Riding in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Conquer the mountain with one horsepower

High up in the Ötztal Alps' mountains you probably expect sheep, goats and marmots. Even true mountain aficionados and newly arrived guests marvel at a rider and his horse. Just like the native alpine inhabitants, the robust Haflinger breed feels equally at home on Alpine meadows, steep paths and forest roads around Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. Thanks to a modern indoor riding arena in the village center and a variety of horseback riding trails in the mountains, horse lovers can discover another splendid facet of the Diamond of the Alps.

Riding hall in Obergurgl

In Obergurgl horseback riding enthusiasts have the opportunity to fulfill their passion during their holiday. The centrally located indoor riding arena is available for training units all year round on advance booking. Built according to international guidelines, the 800 square meter hall is also suitable for tournaments and meets all requirements for perfectly equipped training units. Tirolean Haflinger horses (about 15 horses in winter, 4 to 6 horses in summer) from the Scheiber family's breeding, the operators of the riding hall, are available for riding lessons. Two experienced riding instructors offer lessons for beginners or all those who want to improve posture and technique. In addition to guided lessons for all ages, the riding hall can also be used for lunge lessons (from 8 years onwards) or show jumping training units.

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl riding hall facts:

  • Year-round opening hours, advance booking required
  • Located in the village center of Obergurgl
  • Size: 800 square meters (20 x 40 m)
  • The hall complies with the international guidelines for equestrian tournaments
  • Equipment: obstacles like oxer, upright and cavaletti for jumping training
  • Offer: private and group lessons, jumping training, lessons on the lunge (from 8 years onwards)
  • Helmet rental & rental of back protectors for children

Excursions on horseback

It's hardly surprising that riders and horses want to explore the outdoors at the sight of this fabulous Alpine panorama. The horse trekking tours lead through mountain meadows and green forests, always overlooking the highest summits of the Ötztal Alps. At a comfortable pace, then a bit faster, you explore the Alpine terrain on forest roads continuing further up to high Alpine meadows. Short excursions for experienced riders are available daily in the summer months (about 30-45 min), longer trekking rides are offered twice a week (1.5-2 hours) for up to six persons on advance booking.

 



Further information about the offer & registration:

Riding Hall
+43 (0) 5256 6223
info@edelweiss-gurgl.com
www.haflinger.cc

(Animal) family adventures

Discover experiences for young & old in the Adventure Shop

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goas - käserei | gurgler hofladen

regional shop/self-service sale, regional products/crafts, guided tour

In our farm shop we offer all our products from our own production:- Soft cheese made from raw goat's milk- Semi-hard cheese made from raw goat's milk (aged for at least 3 months in the rock cellar)- Hard cheese made from raw goat's milk (aged for at least 6 months in the rock cellar)- Goaswurzn (smoked sausage)- Bacon- Homemade apricot jam- Homemade elderflower syrup- Honey from Obergurgl and the Ötztal- Mead honey from the Ötztal- Breatl chips from the Fiegl bakery in Huben (Längenfeld)- Defregger mustard- Homemade pasta made from semolina- Various products from the sheep wool center in Umhausen (sheepskins, felt baskets, etc.)Our 'the white' goat soft cheese was awarded GOLD at the Concours International de Lyon and was also crowned the BEST AUSTRIAN cheese.

Opening Hours:
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20.11.2025 - 19.04.2026
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Tu: 15:00-17:00
We: 15:00-17:00
Th: 15:00-17:00
Fr: 15:00-17:00
Sa: 15:00-17:00
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Today: 15:00 - 17:00

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Hofkäserei

'Pic Nic' s'Wirtshaus am Platz

restaurant

Pic Nic s'Wirtshaus am Platz - right in the centre of Obergurgl.We take care of your physical well-being and spoil you with exquisite dishes.Everyone is welcome in our cosy restaurant with winter garden and sun terrace.

Opening Hours:
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20.11.2025 - 18.04.2026
Mo: 10:00-22:00
Tu: 10:00-22:00
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Th: 10:00-22:00
Fr: 10:00-22:00
Sa: 10:00-22:00
Su: 10:00-22:00

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Pic-Nic

Kirchenkarhütte

ski hut

Rustic and very homey mountain hut with open fireplace, ice bar, large sunbathing terrace offering wonderful views of the Gurgl Glaciers and the Ötztal.

Opening Hours:
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20.11.2025 - 19.04.2026
Mo: 09:00-17:00
Tu: 09:00-17:00
We: 09:00-17:00
Th: 09:00-17:00
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Winter_Kirchenkar

Öffentliche, behindertengerechte Toilette

public toilet

The toilet is located on the right side of the building, between the Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl and the main entrance.

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Gurgl Carat

Festkogl Schirmbar

ski hut, après-ski

Sunny umbrella bar at 2.700 m.

Opening Hours:
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20.11.2025 - 19.04.2026
Mo: 09:00-16:00
Tu: 09:00-16:00
We: 09:00-16:00
Th: 09:00-16:00
Fr: 09:00-16:00
Sa: 09:00-16:00
Su: 09:00-16:00
15.12.2025 - 15.03.2026
Mo: 18:30-22:00
Tu: -
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Today: 09:00 - 16:00

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Festkogl

Naturdenkmal Zirbenwald

Highlight, nature sites

Adventure trail Obergurgl Swiss pine forest. Right through the natural monument. The closed Swiss pine forest south of Obergurgl is a real rarity. Trees up to 300 years old line the theme trail, which brings the "queen of the tree line" closer with display boards and interactive stations. Various access options from Obergurgl and cozy refreshment stops make the excursion into the pine forest perfect for young and old. Rarely beautiful: the Obergurgl stone pine forest. Swiss stone pines often brave wind and weather all by themselves in the high mountains. A 20-hectare closed Swiss stone pine forest, as it extends near Obergurgl from 1,950 m to 2,100 m on the northern slopes of the Schönwieskopf, is therefore something very special. Since 1963 it has been designated and protected as a natural monument in the UNESCO biosphere park "Gurgler Kamm". On the theme trail, interested visitors learn all kinds of interesting facts about theZirbe, the forest inhabitants (e.g. the pine jay), the fauna and anecdotes about local people. Using interactive features such as a telescope, the curious can explore the surroundings and, for example, keep an eye out for bears, cats and monkeys - that's what male, female and young marmots are called in hunter's lingo. Take a shortcut by train - or do it all on foot. A possible - and particularly beautiful - entry to the theme trail is at the Zirben Alm at the foot of the trail. Alternatively, there is an entrance halfway up the Zirbenwald, just a few steps from the middle station of the Hohe Mut cable car (2,065 m). If you don't want to use the mountain railroad (free with Summer Card), you can hike up from Obergurgl via a forest path. Along the adventure trail with its 15 stations, charming places invite you to rest again and again. If you choose the variant from the middle station, the route is child-friendly and mostly downhill and ends near the Zirben Alm (1,960 m), which scores with dedicated cuisine and great views. If you do everything on foot, you should plan around 3 hours for the easy hike. Alternatively, you can hike from the Zirbenwald past the Rotmoos waterfall to the Schönwieshütte and stop there for a bite to eat. Tip: The brochure "Von Blicken und Perspektiven - Zirbenweg Obergurgl" is available free of charge at the information desk of Ötztal Tourismus.

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Winter

Kirchenkarbahn II

bike transport, cable car / lift, summer mountain railways

Gondola | 2.147 - 2.839 m

Opening Hours:
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19.04.2026 - 19.04.2026
Mo: 09:00-15:55
Tu: 09:00-15:55
We: 09:00-15:55
Th: 09:00-15:55
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Sa: 09:00-15:55
Su: 09:00-15:55
29.06.2026 - 04.09.2026
Mo: 09:00-15:55
Tu: 09:00-15:55
We: 09:00-15:55
Th: 09:00-15:55
Fr: 09:00-15:55
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Kirchenkarbahn

Scheiber Sport - S1 - Hauptgeschäft

ski depot, cross-country skiing set rental, ski touring rental, sport shops/rental service/sales, ski/snowboard services, snow shoe rental, ski/snowboard rental

Ski rental, online ski rental, ski storage, winter sports equipment for hire, advice, boot fitting, ski service, sport shop.Ski rental directly at the bottom station of the Hohe Mut gondola and the Rosskar lift and the ski school meeting point. Use of storage facilities next to the slope - free for Scheiber Sport customers. Ski test and ski boot test. Ski service with modern service machines. Top advice thorugh competent and friendly employees. Sale of winter sport equipment

Opening Hours:
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20.11.2025 - 19.04.2026
Mo: 08:30-18:00
Tu: 08:30-18:00
We: 08:30-18:00
Th: 08:30-18:00
Fr: 08:00-18:30
Sa: 08:00-18:30
Su: 08:00-18:30
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Main shop

Liftgesellschaft Obergurgl

cable car / lift, summer mountain railways

GURGL - The Diamond of the AlpsWhere the winter season lasts the longest: we offer slope pleasure from mid-November until late-April, that is possible due to the snow guarantee. 25 modern lifts enable 112 slope kilometers up to 3000 metres - what else does our heart wish for? Of course we also offer snow sure cross-country tracks, guided ski tours, snowshoe- and winter walks.

Opening Hours:
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20.11.2025 - 19.04.2026
Mo: 09:00-16:00
Tu: 09:00-16:00
We: 09:00-16:00
Th: 09:00-16:00
Fr: 09:00-16:00
Sa: 09:00-16:00
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Today: 09:00 - 16:00

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Liftgesellschaft Obergurgl

Skischule Obergurgl - Büro Rosskarbahn

cross-country ski guide, guides/outdoor schools, ski kindergarden, complete ski schools, freeride guides

Established in 1922! The ski school Obergurgl is the biggest ski school in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl and is rich in traditions.In our long history we always brought it to perfection and offered the latest trends of snow sports.A ski tour with our mountain guides to breathtaking peaks of Oetz valley or with our mascot penguin Bobo at the magic carpet - we have something for beginners and experts of every age and will make it a "one of a kind" experience.We are the only ski school in Obergurgl who offers all snow sports as group and private tuition.We love our work and you will experience hat.See you soon,your ski school Obergurgl

Opening Hours:
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20.11.2025 - 19.04.2026
Mo: 08:30-12:15, 13:15-16:00
Tu: 08:30-12:15, 13:15-16:00
We: 08:30-12:15, 13:15-16:00
Th: 08:30-12:15, 13:15-16:00
Fr: 08:30-12:15, 13:15-16:00
Sa: -
Su: 08:30-12:15, 13:15-16:00
Today: 08:30 - 12:15, 13:15 - 16:00

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Büro Rosskarbahn

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