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Seenplatte - Lake Nedersee - Obergurgl

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    OBERGURGL -> Seenplatte -> Lake Nedersee -> LENZEN ALM
    moderate
    Distance 9.6 km
    5:00 h
    740 m
    965 m
    2,436 m
    1,684 m
    From the center of Obergurgl north to Pirchhütter Achbrücke. Crossing Gurgler Ache brook, the hiking trail runs steeply on the valley's wester side up to the lake area. At the fork-off below Soomsee lake, continue out of the valley towards Nedersee lake. From the northern lakeshore you descend to Lenzenalm and further on to the main road. (Back to Obergurgl with the bus - runs every 30 minutes).

    Author’s recommendation

    From the Nedersee junction you can walk to Soomsee in a few minutes, and the larger Itlsee in another 30 minutes.
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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: July 09, 2025
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
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    Highest point
    2,436 m
    Lowest point
    1,684 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 5.91%Dirt road 0.17%Forested/wild trail 5%Path 88.40%Road 0.49%
    Asphalt
    567 m
    Dirt road
    16 m
    Forested/wild trail
    480 m
    Path
    8.5 km
    Road
    48 m
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    Rest stops

    Lenzenalm

    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 and suggestions

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

    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

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    46.870454, 11.027294
    DMS
    46°52'13.6"N 11°01'38.3"E
    UTM
    32T 654496 5192763
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    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
    9.6 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    740 m
    Descent
    965 m
    Highest point
    2,436 m
    Lowest point
    1,684 m
    Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available

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