Archaeological loop trail - Obergurgl
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/ KüppelealmPhoto: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal Tourismus
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/ SeenplattePhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal Tourismus
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/ SoomseePhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal Tourismus
OBERGURGL -> Beilstein -> Küppelealm -> Lehnerkar -> Soomsee -> OBERGURGL
moderate
7.7 km
5:00 h
370 m
370 m
From Obergurgl towards Zirben Alm and to the natural monument Obergurgl pine forest (stele 1) - down to the bridge and up to the Beilstein (stele 2). Now steeper up to the Küppelealm (stele 3). Continue ascending to the highest point of the circular hike below the Lehnerkar. Along the way out of the valley towards the Seenplatte, past the Haglen enclosure (stele 4) to the junction on the Soom down towards Obergurgl (stele 5) - in serpentines down to Obergurgl and over the Pirchhütter Achbrücke (stele 6) back to Obergurgl.

Author
Ötztal Tourismus
Updated: March 04, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,303 m
Lowest point
1,893 m
Best time of year
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Safety information
Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: https://www.oetztal.com/summer.html.Tips, hints and links
A segment of the Original Ötztal Trek stage.More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Start
Obergurgl (1,910 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.874014, 11.030306
DMS
46°52'26.5"N 11°01'49.1"E
UTM
32T 654715 5193165
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Destination
Obergurgl
Turn-by-turn directions
From Obergurgl towards Zirben Alm and to the natural monument Obergurgl pine forest (stele 1) - down to the bridge and up to the Beilstein (stele 2). Now steeper up to the Küppelealm (stele 3). Continue ascending to the highest point of the circular hike below the Lehnerkar. Along the way out of the valley towards the Seenplatte, past the Haglen enclosure (stele 4) to the junction on the Soom down towards Obergurgl (stele 5) - in serpentines down to Obergurgl and over the Pirchhütter Achbrücke (stele 6) back to Obergurgl.
Note
all notes on protected areas
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
Getting there
Obergurgl is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at 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, free of charge - no parking at night
- 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
46.874014, 11.030306
DMS
46°52'26.5"N 11°01'49.1"E
UTM
32T 654715 5193165
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.7 km
Duration
5:00h
Ascent
370 m
Descent
370 m
Loop
Scenic
Family friendly
Cultural/historical value
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