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Hohe Mut Hut - Obergurgl
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OBERGURGL -> pine forest -> Rotmoos waterfall -> reservoir pond -> Rotmoostal valley -> HOHE MUT HUT
moderate
Distance 5.3 km
Duration2:35 h
Ascent737 m
Descent4 m
Highest point2,670 m
Lowest point1,902 m
From Obergurgl centre you walk to the end of the village. From there you follow the walking path direction Zirbenwald (stone pine forest). Through the wood you pass the Rotmoos waterfall. Afterwards you follow the gravel path direction Rotmoostal valley. At the entrance of the valley you turn left and follow the mountain path to the Hohe Mut (hut).
Author’s recommendation
Along the Rotmoostal valley up to the Rotmoos glacier (stamp site) and from there back over the Hohe Mut saddle to the Hut. (approx. 1,5 hours longer).
Author
Roland Grüner
Update: August 27, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,670 m
Lowest point
1,902 m
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Track types
Asphalt 2.31%Dirt road 23.25%Forested/wild trail 28.41%Path 42.17%Road 3.83%
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0.1 km
Dirt road
1.2 km
Forested/wild trail
1.5 km
Path
2.2 km
Road
0.2 km
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Hohe Mut AlmSafety information
Moderate mountain trail; for sure footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: https://www.oetztal.com/summer.html.
Tips and suggestions
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Obergurgl
Coordinates:
DD
46.870390, 11.026742
DMS
46°52'13.4"N 11°01'36.3"E
UTM
32T 654454 5192755
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Destination
Hohe Mut Hut
Turn-by-turn directions
From Obergurgl centre you walk to the end of the village. From there you follow the walking path direction Zirbenwald (stone pine forest). Through the wood you pass the Rotmoos waterfall. Afterwards you follow the gravel path direction Rotmoostal valley. At the entrance of the valley you turn left and follow the mountain path to the Hohe Mut (hut).
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
Directions
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is located in the western part of Austria in the state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car you plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online: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
46.870390, 11.026742
DMS
46°52'13.4"N 11°01'36.3"E
UTM
32T 654454 5192755
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
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.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
5.3 km
Duration
2:35 h
Ascent
737 m
Descent
4 m
Highest point
2,670 m
Lowest point
1,902 m
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Linear route
Family-friendly
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