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Ramolhouse
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OBERGURGL - RAMOLHOUSE
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Distance 7.8 km
Duration4:00 h
Ascent1,109 m
Descent15 m
Highest point3,001 m
Lowest point1,892 m
Floating above the clouds. That's what you will feel when you sit at the sun terrace of the Ramolhouse at 3.005 m. It is recommended to stay overnight to enjoy a wonderful sunset as well as sunrise. Tip: After a stay at the Ramolhouse you can continue hiking along the Piccard-Roundtrip. There you will cross the Gurgler Glacier over the 142m long and 100m high Piccard Bridge and go back to Gurgl.
Author
Roland Grüner
Update: March 22, 2024
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
3,001 m
Lowest point
1,892 m
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Track types
Asphalt 3.43%Forested/wild trail 3.21%Path 91.67%Road 1.67%
Asphalt
0.3 km
Forested/wild trail
0.3 km
Path
7.2 km
Road
0.1 km
Rest stops
RamolhausSafety information
For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted, Very good physical condition, mountainexperience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, goodweather conditions recommended.Please pay attention to the current weather report:
https://www.gurgl.com/summer/live-info/weather/weather-today.html
Tips and suggestions
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Obergurgl
Coordinates:
DD
46.870375, 11.027204
DMS
46°52'13.4"N 11°01'37.9"E
UTM
32T 654489 5192754
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Destination
Ramolhouse
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Floating above the clouds. That's what you will feel when you sit at the sun terrace of the Ramolhouse at 3.005 m. It is recommended to stay overnight to enjoy a wonderful sunset as well as sunrise. Tip: After a stay at the Ramolhouse you can continue hiking along the Piccard-Roundtrip. There you will cross the Gurgler Glacier over the 142m long and 100m high Piccard Bridge and go back to Gurgl.
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/mapsParking
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
46.870375, 11.027204
DMS
46°52'13.4"N 11°01'37.9"E
UTM
32T 654489 5192754
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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.
Status
closed
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
7.8 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
1,109 m
Descent
15 m
Highest point
3,001 m
Lowest point
1,892 m
Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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