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Gaisbergtal valley - Rotmoostal valley - Obergurgl
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/ Hohe Mut SattelPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal Tourismus
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/ Blick von der Hohe Mut Alm ins Gaisberg- und RotmoostalPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal Tourismus
OBERGURGL -> Gaisbergtal valley -> Hohe Mut saddle -> Rotmoostal valley -> Schönwies hut -> stone pine forest -> OBERGURGL
moderate
11 km
5:00 h
650 m
684 m
Turn left after the Hotel Jenewein and follow the Gaisbergstrasse and over the meadow slopes to the entrance of the Gaisberg valley. The path runs close to the Gaisbergbach. Soon you come to a fork, both routes lead to the saddle of the Hohe Mut. The shorter and steeper path takes approx. 1.5 hours, the climb over the stamping point of the Gaisberg glacier 1 hour longer. The long ridge from the mountain station to the Kirchenkogel separates the Rotmoos from the Gaisberg valley. From the Mut saddle, take path 29a, descending to the Schönwieshütte. The stone pine forest, past the Rotmoos waterfall, is ideal for returning to Obergurgl.
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Highest point
2,599 m
Lowest point
1,922 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop
Zirben AlmSchönwies hut
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.Start
Obergurgl (1,933 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.866852, 11.024194
DMS
46°52'00.7"N 11°01'27.1"E
UTM
32T 654270 5192357
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Destination
Obergurgl
Turn-by-turn directions
Turn left after the Hotel Jenewein and follow the Gaisbergstrasse and over the meadow slopes to the entrance of the Gaisberg valley. The path runs close to the Gaisbergbach. Soon you come to a fork, both routes lead to the saddle of the Hohe Mut. The shorter and steeper path takes approx. 1.5 hours, the climb over the stamping point of the Gaisberg glacier 1 hour longer. The long ridge from the mountain station to the Kirchenkogel separates the Rotmoos from the Gaisberg valley. From the Mut saddle, take path 29a, descending to the Schönwieshütte. The stone pine forest, past the Rotmoos waterfall, is ideal for returning to Obergurgl.
Note
all notes on protected areas
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.
Getting there
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 - 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
46.866852, 11.024194
DMS
46°52'00.7"N 11°01'27.1"E
UTM
32T 654270 5192357
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Ötztaler Wanderbuch
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
11 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
650 m
Descent
684 m
Loop
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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