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689 Hochgurgl - Wurmkogl
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Hochgurgl - Wurmkogl (689)Photo: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
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Challenging pleasure tour for bikers in good shape in the varied terrain of the Ötztal Nature Park.
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moderate
Distance 25.3 km
Duration5:10 h
Ascent1,456 m
Descent1,457 m
Highest point3,023 m
Lowest point1,777 m
The starting point is in Obergurgl at the Gurgl Carat. Before the church, follow the path towards the Gurgler Ache. Follow the well-signposted paths through the idyllic meadows of Gurgl until you reach the valley station of the Hochgurgl cable car. From there, an exciting ride along the toboggan run awaits before reaching a wide forest road. Now you reach a crucial point: the intersection of routes #689 Hochgurgl-Wurmkogl and #6053 Kirchenkar. Turn right and steadily ascend along the gravel road until turning right again. The further ascent offers no respite. In the south, the Dolomites seem within reach, while the Ötztal Alps lie to the north. The Top Mountain Star is only open in winter, so provisions are essential for this tour. In terms of riding, the descent offers plenty of high-speed and flow. Choose the right-hand path for the descent. Then follow the same route back to Obergurgl. The last stretch from the Hochgurgl cable car valley station to Obergurgl is relaxed and can be used to cool down.
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The tour runs along developed trails and is easily ridable by e-bike or mountain bike.
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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.
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Highest point
3,023 m
Lowest point
1,777 m
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The sometimes fairly stepps climbs and difficult downhill stretches require both sporty biking skills and defensive cycling. Good stamina and intermediate biking rechniques are an absolute must. Sporty and active (pleasure) cycling ist he main priority.Tips and suggestions
More details about biking & cycling in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/bikenStart
Obergurgl (1.930 m)
Coordinates:
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46.870479, 11.027321
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46°52'13.7"N 11°01'38.4"E
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32T 654498 5192766
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Destination
Obergurgl (1.930 m)
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.atDirections
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 | € 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
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46.870479, 11.027321
DMS
46°52'13.7"N 11°01'38.4"E
UTM
32T 654498 5192766
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Equipment
Approproate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, helmet, gloves, glasses, GPS device or detailed maps. If there is no hut on the way please bring a snack and enough to drink.Status
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
25.3 km
Duration
5:10 h
Ascent
1,456 m
Descent
1,457 m
Highest point
3,023 m
Lowest point
1,777 m
Round trip
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