Hochgurgl - Top Mountain Crosspoint

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Hochgurgl OrtPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl, Ötztal
Along the walking route you enjoy breathtaking views of the snow-topped Ötztal mountain world.
The Motorcycle Museum was completely destroyed by a major fire in January 2021. Therefore the private collection fell victim to the flames. The twin brothers Alban and Attila Scheiber are busy with the museum's reconstruction. The opening is planned for autumn 2021.

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Safety information
Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report:https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest.
Tips and hints
More details about winter hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandernStart
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Along the walking route you enjoy breathtaking views of the snow-topped Ötztal mountain world.
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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 out 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 vallly 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 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)
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Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, wind-, rain-, snow- and sun protection, hat and 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.Statistics
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