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Biketour KirchenkarPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal
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Sporty bike tour to the breathtaking view of the Kirchenkar. A new vantage point offers a fantastic view of the Ötztal and the Alps.
Open
moderate
Distance 19.6 km
Duration3:30 h
Ascent940 m
Descent940 m
Highest point2,503 m
Lowest point1,777 m
The starting point is in Obergurgl at the Gurgl Carat. In front of the church, follow the path towards the Gurgler Ache. Follow the well-signposted paths through the idyllic meadows of Gurgl until you reach the valley station of the Hochgurglbahn. From there, an exciting ride awaits along the toboggan run before you reach a crucial point: the intersection of routes #689 Hochgurgl-Wurmkogl and #6053 Kirchenkar. Turn left and follow the path to the Kirchenkarhütte, where you reach the highlight of the tour. Enjoy the increasingly impressive backdrop of rugged peaks and majestic glaciers. The descent takes you through a tunnel. Then you'll see the newly built World Cup ski slope for ladies and gentlemen. Upon arrival at the Top Mountain Crosspoint, follow the road until the junction with the toboggan run and experience the indescribable beauty of nature on the way back to Obergurgl.
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The tour runs along developed trails and is easily ridable by e-bike or mountain bike.
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Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl
Update: July 11, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,503 m
Lowest point
1,777 m
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The sometimes fairly stepps climbs and difficult downhill stretches require both sporty biking skills and defensive cycling. Good stamina and intermediate biking rechniques are an absolute must. Sporty and active (pleasure) cycling ist he main priority.Tips and suggestions
More details about biking & cycling in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/bikenStart
Obergurgl (1.930 m)
Coordinates:
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46.870566, 11.027396
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46°52'14.0"N 11°01'38.6"E
UTM
32T 654503 5192776
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Destination
Obergurgl (1.930 m)
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 out local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.atDirections
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 vallly 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
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46.870566, 11.027396
DMS
46°52'14.0"N 11°01'38.6"E
UTM
32T 654503 5192776
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Equipment
Approproate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, helmet, gloves, glasses, GPS device or detailed maps. If there is no hut on the way please bring a snack and enough to drink.Status
Open
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
19.6 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
940 m
Descent
940 m
Highest point
2,503 m
Lowest point
1,777 m
Scenic
Out and back
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Refreshment stops available
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