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Pine forest bridge - Obergurgl

Hiking Trail · Gurgl
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    OBERGURGL -> pine forest bridge - > Beilstein path -> OBERGURGL
    moderate
    Distance 3.5 km
    1:30 h
    145 m
    144 m
    2,024 m
    1,892 m
    From Obergurgl south to the last houses in the village. From there follow the wide path towards the Zirben Alm. Then continue in the direction of the stone pine forest up to a ledge (wayside cross and bench) opposite the nasal wall. Here right down to the river, follow the narrow path to the 30 m long bridge. Hike over mountain meadows to the Beilsteinweg which leads on to Beilstein or back to Obergurgl.
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    Update: March 22, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,024 m
    Lowest point
    1,892 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 19.23%Forested/wild trail 30.64%Path 49.28%Road 0.82%
    Asphalt
    0.7 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1.1 km
    Path
    1.7 km
    Road
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    Rest stops

    See You Obergurgl
    Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - Fondue restaurant
    Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
    Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - à la carte restaurant
    Hotel Jenewein - "Hexenkuchl"
    'Mein Gaisberg' Bistro
    Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"

    Safety information

    Easy hike; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please pay attention to the current weather report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html.

    Tips and suggestions

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

    Start

    Obergurgl
    Coordinates:
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    46.869734, 11.025797
    DMS
    46°52'11.0"N 11°01'32.9"E
    UTM
    32T 654384 5192680
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    Destination

    Obergurgl

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From Obergurgl south to the last houses in the village. From there follow the wide path towards the Zirben Alm. Then continue in the direction of the stone pine forest up to a ledge (wayside cross and bench) opposite the nasal wall. Here right down to the river, follow the narrow path to the 30 m long bridge. Hike over mountain meadows to the Beilsteinweg which leads on to Beilstein or back to Obergurgl.

    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

    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 was: 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
    46.869734, 11.025797
    DMS
    46°52'11.0"N 11°01'32.9"E
    UTM
    32T 654384 5192680
    w3w 
    ///snuggle.retinas.junket
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, 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.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3.5 km
    Duration
    1:30 h
    Ascent
    145 m
    Descent
    144 m
    Highest point
    2,024 m
    Lowest point
    1,892 m
    Round trip Scenic Family-friendly

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