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Hiking Trail recommended route

...on the Trail of Garnet Gemstones

Hiking Trail · Gurgl
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    OBERGURGL -> Hohe Mut Gondola middle station -> Gaisbergtal -> Hohe Mut Alm -> Hohe Mut Gondola -> OBERGURGL
    moderate
    Distance 5.7 km
    4:30 h
    621 m
    47 m
    2,640 m
    2,063 m
    Every Monday (24th of June - 9th of September 2024)

     

    Walking amidst high Alpine terrain we can take a closer look at an extraordinary variety of plants and animals. But also the countless brightly coloured minerals and stones here in the uppermost part of the Ötztal are definitely worth seeing. Not only the unique Ötztal garnet gemstone (almadine) but also hornblende, quartz and marble can be admired in all their beauty. Listen to the entertaining stories of our nature park guide on your hike up to Hohe Mut Alm (2.670m) where you will be surprised by a phenomenal 360-degree view. The new Nature Park Info Point is perfect for explorers to while away the day.

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    Update: March 08, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,640 m
    Lowest point
    2,063 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 9.02%Path 90.97%
    Forested/wild trail
    0.5 km
    Path
    5.2 km
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    Rest stops

    See You Obergurgl
    Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"
    Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
    Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - à la carte restaurant
    Nederhütte
    Hohe Mut Alm

    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.  

    Start

    Obergurgl Centre
    Coordinates:
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    46.859892, 11.023168
    DMS
    46°51'35.6"N 11°01'23.4"E
    UTM
    32T 654212 5191581
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    Destination

    Obergurgl Centre

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Walking amidst high Alpine terrain we can take a closer look at an extraordinary variety of plants and animals. But also the countless brightly coloured minerals and stones here in the uppermost part of the Ötztal are definitely worth seeing. Not only the unique Ötztal garnet gemstone (almadine) but also hornblende, quartz and marble can be admired in all their beauty. Listen to the entertaining stories of our nature park guide on your hike up to Hohe Mut Alm (2.670m) where you will be surprised by a phenomenal 360-degree view. The new Nature Park Info Point is perfect for explorers to while away the day.

    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.at.

    Directions

    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 countryroads. 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

    DD
    46.859892, 11.023168
    DMS
    46°51'35.6"N 11°01'23.4"E
    UTM
    32T 654212 5191581
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    ankle-high hiking boots, rain gear, provisions

    Similar routes nearby

    • Gaisbergtal valley - Rotmoostal valley - Obergurgl
    • Pine forest bridge - Obergurgl
    • Rotmoos waterfall - Obergurgl
    • Piccard bridge loop hike - Obergurgl
    • Seenplatte - Obergurgl
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.7 km
    Duration
    4:30 h
    Ascent
    621 m
    Descent
    47 m
    Highest point
    2,640 m
    Lowest point
    2,063 m
    Out and back Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Geological highlights Flora

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