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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

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Ramolhaus

mountain huts

The Ramolhaus is located at 3.005 m, high above Obergurgl and was built in 1881 by mountain guide Martinus Scheiber.The completely refurbished hut offers a fantastic view to the Gurgler glacier, which is just within one's reach from there.

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Ramolhaus

Parkplatz Gurglerstrasse 118 (Mehrzweckgebäude)

car park/parking garage/parking lot, car

Short parking zone in fron of the multi-purpose building Gurglertrasse 118.Maximum height: no height restriction.Camping is not permitted in any of the car parks in the Ötztal.

Opening Hours:
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20.11.2025 - 19.04.2026
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Today: 00:00 - 00:00

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Parkplatz kostenpflichtig

Winterspielplatz - Festkogl Alm

playground, snow playground

Winter playground for all ages, next to the Festkogl Alm (access via Festkoglbahn).- Parents are responsible for supervision- No child care available

Opening Hours:
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11.12.2025 - 19.04.2026
Mo: 11:00-16:00
Tu: 11:00-16:00
We: 11:00-16:00
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Today: 11:00 - 16:00

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Winterspiel

Universitätszentrum Obegurgl

congress center, conference room, conference venue

At the end of the valley, a new horizon for research, conferences and sports. The University Center Obergurgl is located at 1,940 m, five minutes from the town center, directly on the ski slope. The listed buildings have been carefully renovated, equipped with the latest technology and now accommodate conference rooms, the Alpine research center, laboratories, sports medicine, cozy lounges, a restaurant and 40 guest rooms. On the doorstep: one of the most beautiful biosphere parks in Europe and the Ötztal glacier world.

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Universitätszentrum Obergurgl

Konferenzraum Sporthotel Olymp

conference room, conference venue

Capacity: Up to 40 people Size: 45 m² Facilities: projector, screen, flip chart, internet.

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Seminarraum Hotel Olymp

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
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29.06.2026 - 04.09.2026
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Fr: 09:00-15:55
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Kirchenkarbahn

Rasthaus Timmelsjoch

restaurant

Guesthouse on the austrian-italian boarder at 2.509 m.

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Rasthaus Timmelsjoch - © Basilius Praxmarer

Schönwieshütte

hut reachable via bike, mountain restaurant

In the middle of the Ötztaler Alps, away from the prepared ski slopes, modernity and tradition were impressively combined to offer the perfect place for peace and comfort.Welcome at the Schönwieshütte in Obergurgl.Free Ski Doo transfer from the top station of the Steinmannbahn (available at any time).

Opening Hours:
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02.12.2025 - 19.04.2026
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Winter

Hohe Mut Sattel

Highlight, nature sites

Hohe Mut with glacier experience.The most beautiful vantage point in the Alps.Far above Gurgl towers the lookout peak Hohe Mut (2,653 m). From the grassy ridge, hikers enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of 21 Dreitausneder and a dozen Glestcher. In close contact with the high alpine mountain world, they can already feel the cool breeze of the nearby ice. Depending on their preferences, hikers come up from Gurgl on foot or by gondola; a circular trail leads right up to the moraines.Landscape shaped by the ice age.Granatenkogl, Seelenkogl, Schalfkogl, Zirmkogl .... If you want to name all the mighty elevations before your eyes, you will be busy for a while on Hohe Mut. But the peaks and glacier fields have enough of what we so often lack. Time and patience. The high alpine panorama from the summit plateau (and from the sun terrace of the Hohe Mut Alm) alone is worth taking the moderately difficult hiking trail up from Gurgl. Even families with motivated kids can manage the climb, which always brings new incentives to continue.From the starting point in Gurgl, the trail first leads along the Gaisbergweg to the Zirben Alm, through the Obergurgler Zirbenwald natural monument and on into the Rotmoostal valley. For a first stop, the Schönwieshütte with its inviting terrace is ideal. Then continue on to the Hohe Mut ridge and finally to the summit. Retoiur you can choose between the same route and the Hohe Mut cable car. Another variant leads through the Gaisberg valley to the Hohe Mut.If you want to admire the glacier ice up close, it's best to follow the Rotmoostal water strider circular hiking trail. The tour begins with a gondola ride up to Hohe Mut before a leisurely walk on relatively flat terrain towards Rotmossfernen. Stony mountain paths then lead up to a prominent moraine at 2,720 m, the highest point of the hike, directly in front of the mighty Rotmoosferner. In the Rotmoos valley, the trail runs back out of the valley to the Schönwies hut, through the Swiss stone pine forest and past the Rotmoos waterfall to Gurgl.Tip: On the nature park Ötztal developed theme trail 'Of glaciers, garnets and bellflowers' you get to know the region even better.

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Hohe Mut Winter

Reithalle Obergurgl

horseback riding school, guides/outdoor schools, incentives, sports/leisure facility

Experience horse riding at 1930m - Riding holidays to remember at Austria's highest stablesThere is no feeling that can be compared with galloping through the mountain landscape under a clear blue sky and looking up at the majestic glaciers of the Ötztal Valley. You can make this dream come true by visiting the Edelweiss & Gurgl Riding Stables in Obergurgl.The stables are home to 17 beautiful Tyrolean Haflinger horses bred and raised in Obergurgl. Among the courses and activities on offer are:riding lessons with the longe line,group lessons (max. 6 riders),jumping lessons (max. 4 riders),hacks into the countryside on Haflinger horses (max. 6 riders, only in summer),private lessons for riders of all ages,Lessons and hacks on request.

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Reithalle in Obergurgl

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