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Hiking Trail recommended route

Eiskögele

Hiking Trail · Gurgl
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    OBERGURGL -> Schönwies hut -> Langtalereck hut -> EISKÖGELE
    difficult
    Distance 11.6 km
    8:00 h
    1,352 m
    59 m
    3,228 m
    1,930 m
    From Obergurgl center, head south to the end of the village. From there, continue on the footpath to a vantage point (with a cross and bench)

    opposite the Nasenwand. Now, ascend to the left through the picturesque 400-year-old arolla pine forest to a small hill. Now, follow the west slope

    of the Hohe Mut, gradually ascending on a good gravel path toward the Rotmoos Valley and cross the bridge to the Schönwies hut. From there, the path descends slightly to the Gurgler Alm (an 8,000-year-old cultural landscape) with a stone-built shepherd's hut. From there, continue

    into the valley along the steep slopes of the Hangerer, past a small chapel, ascending to the old toll hut and over the saddle to the Langtalereck hut. Follow the markers to the Seelenferner glacier into the Langtal Valley, first gradually ascending. Then the path becomes steeper and at the end

    of the plateau, a red-marked cairn shows the way to go. The right turn-off goes tot he Seelenferner glacier, the left turn-off goes to the Eiskögele

    via a marked path with stakes. No signage here, so keep an eye out for the sparse markings. Cross in a northerly direction to reach a high cirque

    before Eiskögele by crossing another rocky step (T4). From here, it's a straightforward hike eastward to the summit.

    Descend the same way back to the Langtalereck hut.

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    Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl
    Update: August 27, 2024
    Difficulty
    T4 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    3,228 m
    Lowest point
    1,930 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 9.25%Forested/wild trail 33.33%Path 55.62%Road 1.78%
    Asphalt
    1.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    3.9 km
    Path
    6.4 km
    Road
    0.2 km
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    Rest stops

    See You Obergurgl
    Hotel The Crystal - "Salz & Pfeffer"
    Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
    Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - à la carte restaurant
    SPAR supermarket Josef Grüner
    Hotel Wiesental
    Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"

    Safety information

    For high alpine experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted. Excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing gear, safety- and orientation guide, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.com

    Tips and suggestions

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

    Start

    Obergurgl
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.870256, 11.026839
    DMS
    46°52'12.9"N 11°01'36.6"E
    UTM
    32T 654462 5192740
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    Destination

    Eiskögele

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From Obergurgl center, head south to the end of the village. From there, continue on the footpath to a vantage point (with a cross and bench)

    opposite the Nasenwand. Now, ascend to the left through the picturesque 400-year-old arolla pine forest to a small hill. Now, follow the west slope

    of the Hohe Mut, gradually ascending on a good gravel path toward the Rotmoos Valley and cross the bridge to the Schönwies hut. From there, the path descends slightly to the Gurgler Alm (an 8,000-year-old cultural landscape) with a stone-built shepherd's hut. From there, continue

    into the valley along the steep slopes of the Hangerer, past a small chapel, ascending to the old toll hut and over the saddle to the Langtalereck hut. Follow the markers to the Seelenferner glacier into the Langtal Valley, first gradually ascending. Then the path becomes steeper and at the end

    of the plateau, a red-marked cairn shows the way to go. The right turn-off goes tot he Seelenferner glacier, the left turn-off goes to the Eiskögele

    via a marked path with stakes. No signage here, so keep an eye out for the sparse markings. Cross in a northerly direction to reach a high cirque

    before Eiskögele by crossing another rocky step (T4). From here, it's a straightforward hike eastward to the summit.

    Descend the same way back to the Langtalereck hut.

    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

    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 way: https://www.google.at/maps

    Parking

    In Gurgl 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

    DD
    46.870256, 11.026839
    DMS
    46°52'12.9"N 11°01'36.6"E
    UTM
    32T 654462 5192740
    w3w 
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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.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Hohe Mut Hut - Obergurgl
    • Schönwieshütte - Obergurgl
    • Langtalereck hut - Obergurgl
    • 3 Obergurgl roundtrip
    • Lake Soomsee
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    Difficulty
    T4 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    11.6 km
    Duration
    8:00 h
    Ascent
    1,352 m
    Descent
    59 m
    Highest point
    3,228 m
    Lowest point
    1,930 m
    Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available Summit route

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