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Mountain Hike
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Summit route Pirchkogel
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View from PirchkogelPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz, Ötztal
The starting point of the route is the village of Kühtai (2,020m). From there, you ascend steeply on a narrow hiking trail on the northern mountainside to the Schwarzmoos lakes. In summer, many horses graze on the alpine pastures in this area. The hiking trail continues steeply up to the summit of Pirchkogel (2,028m).
There are two options for the descent.
1) The same path back - duration of the round about 4.5 hours, dining option in Kühtai
2) Descent on the backside of Pirchkogel. Via the Feldringer alpine meadows, you reach Marlstein and from there descend via the paved road to Ochsengarten - duration of the route about 5.5 to 6 hours, dining options in Marlstein and Ochsengarten
TIP: Park your car in Ochsengarten and take a bus to Kühtai so that you arrive back at your car at the end of the route. Alternatively, take the bus directly from Oetz to Kühtai and then the bus from Ochsengarten back to Oetz.
Author’s recommendation
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Berghotel & Gasthof MarlsteinSafety information
Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and equipment (see under Equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.htmlTips and suggestions
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernRoadbook
The starting point of the route is the village of Kühtai (2,020m). From there, you ascend steeply on a narrow hiking trail on the northern mountainside to the Schwarzmoos lakes. In summer, many horses graze on the alpine pastures in this area. The hiking trail continues steeply up to the summit of Pirchkogel (2,028m).
There are two options for the descent.
1) The same path back - duration of the round about 4.5 hours, dining option in Kühtai
2) Descent on the backside of Pirchkogel. Via the Feldringer alpine meadows, you reach Marlstein and from there descend via the paved road to Ochsengarten - duration of the route about 5.5 to 6 hours, dining options in Marlstein and Ochsengarten
TIP: Park your car in Ochsengarten and take a bus to Kühtai so that you arrive back at your car at the end of the route. Alternatively, take the bus directly from Oetz to Kühtai and then the bus from Ochsengarten back to Oetz.
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can easily and quickly reach your destination within the valley using public transport or local taxi services! Current bus schedules are available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.atDirections
The drive to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southward as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car, visitors follow the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and then continue along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned: to the route planner: https://www.google.at/mapsParking
We recommend parking your car in Ochsengarten and taking the bus to Kühtai, so that you arrive back to your car at the end of the route.
The following parking options are available in Ochsengarten:
- Ochsengarten - large public parking lot – opposite or next to the valley station of the Ochsengarten cable car
- Ochsengarten center opposite the tourism information office
- At the village end of Ochsengarten, limited parking options at the elementary school
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Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a map is necessary, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without dining options.Localization
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