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Archaeological loop trail - Obergurgl (short trail)

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Küppelealm
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OBERGURGL -> Zirbenalm -> Beilstein -> Küppele Alm -> OBERGURGL

moderate

Distance 7.8 km

3:00 h

370 m

2,303 m

1,892 m

From Obergurgl you walk south to the Zirbenalm and further to the entrance of the arrola pine forest. At the junction turn right down to Gurgler river, cross the bridge and follow the path towards Beilstein. At the Beilstein a path leads up towards the Küppele Alm. Arrived at the Ramol path you walk back to the center of Obergurgl.

Author

Roland Grüner

Update: August 27, 2024

Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2,303 m

Lowest point

1,892 m

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Track types

Asphalt

1.3 km

Forested/wild trail

0.3 km

Path

4.8 km

Road

1.3 km

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Rest stops

See You Obergurgl
Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - à la carte restaurant
Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"
Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
Hotel Jenewein - "Hexenkuchl"
Cafe The Crystal

Safety information

Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: https://www.oetztal.com/summer.html.

Tips and suggestions

A segment of the Original Ötztal Trek stage.

More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern

Start

Obergurgl

Coordinates:

46.873796, 11.030454

DMS

46°52'25.7"N 11°01'49.6"E

UTM

32T 654727 5193141

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Destination

Obergurgl

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Public transport

Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Directions

Obergurgl is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at 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, free of charge - 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

46.873796, 11.030454

DMS

46°52'25.7"N 11°01'49.6"E

UTM

32T 654727 5193141

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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, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

Similar routes nearby

High route Hochgurgl
Lake Pillersee - Obergurgl
Gurgler Heide - Obergurgl
Archaeological loop trail - Obergurgl
6 Zirben Alm Roundtrip

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

7.8 km

Duration

3:00 h

Ascent

370 m

Descent

370 m

Highest point

2,303 m

Lowest point

1,892 m

Round trip Scenic Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest

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