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Snowshoe Trail Arolla Pine Forest nature treasure - Obergurgl

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Distance 3 km

1:00 h

70 m

2,159 m

1,902 m

Obergurgl`s stone pine forest nestles at the heart of the Ötztal Alps. It´s an ancient wooded area and therefore a true rarity - which makes it an official natural monument.

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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Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl

Update: May 13, 2024

Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2,159 m

Lowest point

1,902 m

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Track types

Asphalt

1.1 km

Forested/wild trail

0.1 km

Path

1.6 km

Road

0.2 km

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Rest stops

See You Obergurgl
Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****
Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - à la carte restaurant
Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - Fondue restaurant
Hotel Jenewein - "Hexenkuchl"
Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"

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.

Start

Obergurgl center

Coordinates:

46.870421, 11.027258

DMS

46°52'13.5"N 11°01'38.1"E

UTM

32T 654493 5192759

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Destination

Obergurgl center

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Obergurgl`s stone pine forest nestles at the heart of the Ötztal Alps. It´s an ancient wooded area and therefore a true rarity - which makes it an official natural monument.

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

Coordinates

46.870421, 11.027258

DMS

46°52'13.5"N 11°01'38.1"E

UTM

32T 654493 5192759

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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, 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.

Similar routes nearby

Schönwies hut | Section #1: Zirbenalm - Zirbenwald
Schönwies hut | Section #2: Zirbenwald - Schönwieshütte

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Status

closed

Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

3 km

Duration

1:00 h

Ascent

70 m

Descent

70 m

Highest point

2,159 m

Lowest point

1,902 m

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