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Hochgurgl - Top Mountain Star
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HOCHGURGL -> Königstal valley -> TOP MOUNTAIN STAR
moderate
Distance 8.1 km
Duration4:00 h
Ascent907 m
Descent44 m
Highest point3,027 m
Lowest point2,150 m
Above Hochgurgl, the hiking trail leads into the beautiful Königstal valley. From there into the valley along the Königsbach to the background of the valley. Then the narrow, stony hiking trail, which leads steeply up to the Top Mountain Star.
The Top Mountain Star can only be reached by foot in summer. And is not open (only in winter)!
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Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl
Update: August 27, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
3,027 m
Lowest point
2,150 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail 14.96%Path 85.03%
Forested/wild trail
1.2 km
Path
6.9 km
Rest stops
Top Hotel HochgurglSporthotel Ideal - "Speckbacher Stubn"
Top Mountain Star
Alpenhotel Laurin "Esstaurant"
Hotel Angerer Alm
Restaurant "Mein Wurmkogel"
Toni's Almhütte
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.htmlTips and suggestions
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Hochgurgl
Coordinates:
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46.899396, 11.051771
DMS
46°53'57.8"N 11°03'06.4"E
UTM
32T 656277 5196028
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Destination
Top Mountain Star
Turn-by-turn directions
Above Hochgurgl, the hiking trail leads into the beautiful Königstal valley. From there into the valley along the Königsbach to the background of the valley. Then the narrow, stony hiking trail, which leads steeply up to the Top Mountain Star.
The Top Mountain Star can only be reached by foot in summer. And is not open (only in winter)!
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.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 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 was: 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
46.899396, 11.051771
DMS
46°53'57.8"N 11°03'06.4"E
UTM
32T 656277 5196028
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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.Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
8.1 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
907 m
Descent
44 m
Highest point
3,027 m
Lowest point
2,150 m
Linear route
Scenic
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