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Ötztal Trek Stage 10

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Ötztal

/ Obergurgl
Photo: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal
/ Langtalereckhütte
Photo: Ötztal
/ Piccard Hängebrücke
Photo: Judith Schöpf, Ötztal
/ Ramolhaus
Photo: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal
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Photo: Ötztal

Obergurgl (1.900 m) –> Langtalereckhütte (2.430 m) –> Ramolhaus (3.005 m)

moderate

Distance 11.1 km

4:30 h

1,476 m

381 m

Route: Track, Cart Lane, Climbing, Path
Requirements: Step safety, dizziness, condition, endurance;
Mountain route red
Difficulties: glacier passage on the Gurgler Ferner (in the area of the route flat and column-free)
Equipment: normal hiking equipment, crampons, pimples and rope for glaciers not necessary
Acess / exit point: from Obergurgl via the Ramolweg to the Ramolhaus (about 4 h ascent, about 3 h descent) )

Author

Ötztal Tourismus

Update: April 13, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

3,001 m

Lowest point

1,902 m

Best time of year

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Rest Stop

Schönwieshütte
Ramolhaus
Langtalereckhütte

Safety information

Trittsicherheit, Schwindelfreiheit, Kondition, Ausdauer

problemlose Überquerung der Gletscherzunge des Gurgler Ferner über die Piccard Hängebrücke

Tips and hints

Did you know that…

... in 1931 Auguste Piccard made an emergency landing in his hot-air balloon at Gurgler Ferner?

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

Start

Obergurgl (1,906 m)

Coordinates:

46.870437, 11.026781

DMS

46°52'13.6"N 11°01'36.4"E

UTM

32T 654457 5192760

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Destination

Ramolhaus

Turn-by-turn directions

STONE PINE FOREST, PICCARD AND EAGLE‘S EYRIE

In the center of Obergurgl you hike into the valley and follow the Alpine adventure path through the Stone Pine Forest starting at the Zirben Alm hut. The route joins the road to Schönwieshütte in a left-hand loop and leads on a climbing trail high above Gurgler Tal valley to Langtalereckhütte. Then we follow the signposts in the direction of the Piccard Bridge (suspension bridge). At approx. 2700 m altitude you descend via glacier slabs to the Piccard Bridge (suspension bridge) that leads over the remains of the Gurgler Ferner glacier snout. Follow the rising route up to Ramolhaus on the ridge. The last section is a demanding climb and very challenging due to the steep terrain.

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-Hochgurgl 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

In Obergurgl-Hochgurgl the following parking facilities are available:

Car park Village center Obergurgl (in front of the church on the right, behind the multi-purpose building where the information office is located)
Parking lot with coin entrance Parking Place entrance - valley station Festkoglbahn, free of charge
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

46.870437, 11.026781

DMS

46°52'13.6"N 11°01'36.4"E

UTM

32T 654457 5192760

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and possibly gloves. It is also important to have enough food, as well as a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.

Basic Equipment for Long-Distance Hikes

Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
Layered, moisture wicking clothing
Hiking socks
Rucksack (with rain cover)
Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
Sunglasses
Hiking poles
Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
First aid kit
Blister kit
Bivy / survival bag
Survival blanket
Headlamp
Pocket knife
Whistle
Cell phone
Cash
Navigation equipment / map and compass
Emergency contact details
ID

Camping Equipment

Tent (3- or 4-season)
Stove (including fuel and utensils)
Sleeping mat. Sleeping bag with suitable temperature rating.
Food
Toiletries and medication
Toilet paper

Things to Bring if Staying in a Mountain Hut

Toiletries and medication
Quick-drying towel
Ear plugs
Sleeping bag liner
Sleepwear
Alpine club membership card if applicable / ID
Coronavirus mask and hand sanitizer

The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

Similar routes nearby

Ramolhaus - Obergurgl
Langtalereck hut - Obergurgl
Schönwieshütte - Obergurgl
Hochwildehaus - Obergurgl
Hohe Mut Hut - Obergurgl
Gletscher Trail - 26K
Gletscher Trail - 14K

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

11.1 km

Duration

4:30 h

Ascent

1,476 m

Descent

381 m

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