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Schönwieshütte - Obergurgl
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OBERGURGL -> Pine forest -> Rotmoos waterfall -> SCHÖNWIES HUT
closed
easy
Distance 3.9 km
Duration1:30 h
Ascent368 m
Descent23 m
Highest point2,270 m
Lowest point1,892 m
From Obergurgl center you walk south to the end of the village. From there, follow the walking path further on to a ledge (wayside cross and bench) located opposite Nasenwand wall. Heading to the left, you follow a picture-book, slightly rising trail through the 400 year old Stone Pine Forest until you reach a small slope. Conquer the western flank of Hohe Mut on a slightly to moderately climbing gravel trail in the direction of Rotmoostal, across a bridge to Schönwieshütte (serviced from 01.07.23). A short, very recommendable hike (15 minutes) takes you through grasslands up to Schönwieskopf peak offering stunning vistas of Gurgl's Rotmoostal side valley.
Author
Ötztal Tourismus
Update: September 28, 2023
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,270 m
Lowest point
1,892 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt 7.57%Dirt road 3.08%Forested/wild trail 35.75%Path 53.58%
Asphalt
0.3 km
Dirt road
0.1 km
Forested/wild trail
1.4 km
Path
2.1 km
Rest stops
Hotel Jenewein - "Hexenkuchl"Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - Fondue restaurant
Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"
Hotel Wiesental
Schönwies hut
Safety information
Easy hike; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please pay attention to the current weather report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html.Tips and hints
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Obergurgl (1,906 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.870419, 11.026810
DMS
46°52'13.5"N 11°01'36.5"E
UTM
32T 654459 5192758
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Destination
Schönwies hut
Turn-by-turn directions
From Obergurgl center you walk south to the end of the village. From there, follow the walking path further on to a ledge (wayside cross and bench) located opposite Nasenwand wall. Heading to the left, you follow a picture-book, slightly rising trail through the 400 year old Stone Pine Forest until you reach a small slope. Conquer the western flank of Hohe Mut on a slightly to moderately climbing gravel trail in the direction of Rotmoostal, across a bridge to Schönwieshütte (serviced from 01.07.23). A short, very recommendable hike (15 minutes) takes you through grasslands up to Schönwieskopf peak offering stunning vistas of Gurgl's Rotmoostal side valley.
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
By road
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
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
DD
46.870419, 11.026810
DMS
46°52'13.5"N 11°01'36.5"E
UTM
32T 654459 5192758
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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.
Status
closed
Difficulty
easy
Distance
3.9 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
368 m
Descent
23 m
Highest point
2,270 m
Lowest point
1,892 m
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Linear route
Family-friendly
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