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Snowshoes recommended route

Snowshoe Trail Arolla Pine Forest nature treasure - Obergurgl

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  • Zirbenwald
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    Distance 3 km
    1:00 h
    70 m
    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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    Update: May 13, 2024
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,159 m
    Lowest point
    1,902 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 36.21%Forested/wild trail 2.91%Path 52.51%Road 8.34%
    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
    Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - à la carte restaurant
    Hotel Jenewein - "Hexenkuchl"
    Hotel Mathiesn - "Grüner Stuben"
    Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst*****

    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:
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    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

    Turn-by-turn directions

    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.

    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

    DD
    46.870421, 11.027258
    DMS
    46°52'13.5"N 11°01'38.1"E
    UTM
    32T 654493 5192759
    w3w 
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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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    Overall difficulty
    easy

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    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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