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Hohe Mut Hut - Obergurgl

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Photo: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal

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OBERGURGL -> pine forest -> Rotmoos waterfall -> reservoir pond -> Rotmoostal valley -> HOHE MUT HUT

moderate

Distance 5.3 km

2:35 h

737 m

4 m

2,670 m

1,902 m

From Obergurgl centre you walk to the end of the village. From there you follow the walking path direction Zirbenwald (stone pine forest). Through the wood you pass the Rotmoos waterfall. Afterwards you follow the gravel path direction Rotmoostal valley. At the entrance of the valley you turn left and follow the mountain path to the Hohe Mut (hut).

Author’s recommendation

Along the Rotmoostal valley up to the Rotmoos glacier (stamp site) and from there back over the Hohe Mut saddle to the Hut. (approx. 1,5 hours longer).

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

2,670 m

Lowest point

1,902 m

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Track types

Asphalt

0.1 km

Dirt road

1.2 km

Forested/wild trail

1.5 km

Path

2.2 km

Road

0.2 km

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Rest stops

Hohe Mut Alm

Safety information

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

Tips and suggestions

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

Start

Obergurgl

Coordinates:

46.870390, 11.026742

DMS

46°52'13.4"N 11°01'36.3"E

UTM

32T 654454 5192755

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Destination

Hohe Mut Hut

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

46.870390, 11.026742

DMS

46°52'13.4"N 11°01'36.3"E

UTM

32T 654454 5192755

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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Equipment

It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and possibly gloves. It is also important to have enough food, as well as a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.

Similar routes nearby

Langtalereck hut - Obergurgl
Schönwieshütte - Obergurgl
Eiskögele
Lake Soomsee
Rotmoos glacier - Obergurgl

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

5.3 km

Duration

2:35 h

Ascent

737 m

Descent

4 m

Highest point

2,670 m

Lowest point

1,902 m

Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly

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