Biketour Festkogl (653)
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Festkogl (653)Photo: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal
Obergurgl
Photo: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal
There are two good reasons to take the heavy ascent to the Festkogl: the overwhelming panorama of the summit and the serpentine-rich trail back into the valley.
difficult
Distance 13.6 km
Duration1:45 h
Ascent986 m
Descent992 m
Highest point2,890 m
Lowest point1,906 m
From Obergurgl you follow the ascent to the Schönwies- and Langtalereck hut. At an altitude of 2075 meters, the further path branches off to the left to the Festkogl. During the next 60 minutes, there is hardly a breather on the equally steep gravel road. Nevertheless, well-trained bikers will have an eye for the ever-increasing imposing panorama. From the mountain station of the cable car it is necessary to mobilize the forces for the last upturn. A few hundred heights, then it is done. At the end of the path, at 2680 meters, the view of the three thousand-meter-high mountains for the troubles compensates. A last check of the brakes - And off you go on the fast descent.
Author’s recommendation
Take enough liquid with you on the tour, the restaurant at the end of the route is closed in summer.

Author
Manuela Holzknecht
Update: February 24, 2023
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Highest point
Festkogl, 2,890 m
Lowest point
Obergurgl, 1,906 m
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More details about biking & cycling in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/bikenStart
Zentrum Obergurgl (1,914 m)
Coordinates:
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46.870784, 11.027573
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46°52'14.8"N 11°01'39.3"E
UTM
32T 654516 5192800
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Destination
Hochgurgl, 2.410 m
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From Obergurgl you follow the ascent to the Schönwies- and Langtalereck hut. At an altitude of 2075 meters, the further path branches off to the left to the Festkogl. During the next 60 minutes, there is hardly a breather on the equally steep gravel road. Nevertheless, well-trained bikers will have an eye for the ever-increasing imposing panorama. From the mountain station of the cable car it is necessary to mobilize the forces for the last upturn. A few hundred heights, then it is done. At the end of the path, at 2680 meters, the view of the three thousand-meter-high mountains for the troubles compensates. A last check of the brakes - And off you go on the fast descent.
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Coordinates
DD
46.870784, 11.027573
DMS
46°52'14.8"N 11°01'39.3"E
UTM
32T 654516 5192800
w3w
///vanilla.firework.marinas
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Equipment
Appropriate Equipment Rules! We strongly recommend to wear protective bike gear (knee and elbow pads, helmet, back protector, ...) on all lines, trails, enduro tracks and mountain bike routes within the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. Enter the Republic only with a bike that meets current quality standards.Difficulty
difficult
Distance
13.6 km
Duration
1:45 h
Ascent
986 m
Descent
992 m
Highest point
2,890 m
Lowest point
1,906 m
Public-transport-friendly
Out and back
Scenic
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