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Ötztal trek route 3

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  • Obergurgl
    Obergurgl
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    Obergurgl (1.930 m) - Langtalereck hut (2.430 m) - Ramolhaus (3.005 m) - Martin-Busch-Hut (2.501 m) - Similaun hut (3.017 m)

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    Distance 31.7 km
    15:30 h
    2,933 m
    1,820 m
    3,187 m
    1,891 m
    ÖTZTAL LOOP TOUR 

    Elevation gain: 2,800 meters ascent; 1,700 meters descentDistance: 32 km

    The route takes us to the back of the Ötztal valley, to Obergurgl! From the traces of Auguste Piccard to the footsteps of Ötzi. We transition from Obergurgl into the glacier world high above Vent.

     

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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: January 31, 2025
    Difficulty
    T5 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    3,187 m
    Lowest point
    1,891 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 2.38%Dirt road 0.95%Forested/wild trail 32.18%Path 64.46%
    Asphalt
    0.8 km
    Dirt road
    0.3 km
    Forested/wild trail
    10.2 km
    Path
    20.4 km
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    Rest stops

    Schönwies hut
    Ramolalm

    Safety information

    For high alpine experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted. Excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing gear, safety- and orientation guide, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report.

    Tips and suggestions

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

    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 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 | no parking at night

    - Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl, chargeable | no parking at night

    Coordinates

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    46.870168, 11.026556
    DMS
    46°52'12.6"N 11°01'35.6"E
    UTM
    32T 654440 5192730
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass Hiking Map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, 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.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Ötztaler Urweg V6 Obergurgl - Zwieselstein
    • European E5 long-distance hiking trail – King's Segment – Obergurgl to Moos in Passeier (alternative route)
    • Ötztaler Urweg E6 Obergurgl - Vent
    • Ötztal Trek Stage 10
    • Ötztal Trek Stage 11
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    Difficulty
    T5 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    31.7 km
    Duration
    15:30 h
    Ascent
    2,933 m
    Descent
    1,820 m
    Highest point
    3,187 m
    Lowest point
    1,891 m
    Multi-stage route Scenic Refreshment stops available Geological highlights

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