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Gamskogel 2813m - Längenfeld/Gries

Mountain Hike · Laengenfeld

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The route

GRIES -> Nisslalm -> Gasse -> GAMSKOGEL

difficult

4.5 km

4:30 h

1223 m

17 m

In the village center of Gries you keep to the south, cross the wooden bridge towards the edge of the wall and follow the steeply climbing trail through the forest, which merges into the cart road. A more leisurely but longer ascent to the mountain hut travels along the cart road that forks off to the right at the entrance to Sulztal valley. Hiking past Nisslalm you continue on the rising trail behind the hut, leading uphill towards the tree line for about 30 minutes. You get to grass-covered Alpine meadows. Proceed towards the steeply ascending rock ledges to the eastern ridge at 2600 m above sea level. The last part requires another hour as it travels to lofty heights on a precipitous path.

Author’s recommendation

It is possible to go to the Nisslalm by mountain bike. Instead of a long descent, a fast descent awaits you.

Details

Difficulty

difficult

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2813 m

Lowest point

1576 m

Best time of year

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Safety information

For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted, Very good physical condition, mountain

experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, good

weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report:

Equipment

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

Turn-by-turn directions

Start

Gries (1593 m)

Coordinates:

Geographic

47.069291, 11.027208

UTM

32T 653918 5214858

Destination

Gamskogel

Turn-by-turn directions

Near the car park at the end of Gries (Tiroler Hütte) the ascent begins a steep forest path to the Nisslalm, which crosses the forest path several times. After the pasture, the path leads slightly uphill to lush green meadows. The further increase runs steeply over stone slabs and partly rocky. Difficult passages such as granite slabs and steps are always insured with stepping aids and short wire ropes.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Getting There

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 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 :

Gries at the end of the village - free of charge

Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Current information

Similar routes nearby

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Gänsekragen 2914m - Längenfeld/Gries
Vorderer Sulzkogel 2796m - Längenfeld/Gries
Kochler
Hauerkogel 2491m - Längenfeld
Hahlkogel 2655m - Längenfeld/Huben
Niederer Breitlehnkogel 2813m - Längenfeld

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Difficulty

difficult

Distance

4.5 km

Duration

4:30h

Ascent

1223 m

Descent

17 m

In and out Scenic Summit route Exposed sections Secured passages

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