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Snowshoe Trail Arolla Pine Forest nature treasure - Obergurgl
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ZirbenwaldPhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
Unusual perspectives and outstanding insights take you on an exciting journey through the stone pine forest of Obergurgl. From Obergurgl´s center you walk through the village to Mahdstuhllift and further on in the direction of the stone pine forest (Zirbenwald). Past Zirben Alm to the wayside cross. Then you walk straight through the natural monument area and back again.
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Safety information
We only recommend this snowshoe path with good snow shoes & poles.Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report:
https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest.
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Unusual perspectives and outstanding insights take you on an exciting journey through the stone pine forest of Obergurgl. From Obergurgl´s center you walk through the village to Mahdstuhllift and further on in the direction of the stone pine forest (Zirbenwald). Past Zirben Alm to the wayside cross. Then you walk straight through the natural monument area and back again.
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
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 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 garage (center of Obergurgl), chargeable
Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl, chargeable - no parking at night
Parking Hochgurglbahn valley station, free of charge - no parking at night
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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.- Content
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