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Practice cross country trail Hochgurgl - No. 2

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Langlaufen Hochgurgl - Winter
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CHAPEL HOCHGURGL -> direction Königstal valley -> CHAPEL HOCHGURGL

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Skating, Classic

easy

Distance 2 km

0:45 h

116 m

115 m

2,288 m

2,172 m

The rather easy, 2 km long Hochgurgl practicing trail close to the base station of Hochgurgl II mountain gondola enchants beginners and experts alike thanks to its flat route above the tree line in the direction of Königstal. Both cross-country skiers and winter hikers peacefully enjoy the stunning Alpine scenery. For evening workout a part of the trail is also illuminated. The trail's access point is located above Hochgurgl's chapel on the ski run.

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Ötztal Tourismus Information Gurgl

Update: May 16, 2024

Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Highest point

2,288 m

Lowest point

2,172 m

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Tips and suggestions

More information about cross country skiing can be found here: https://www.oetztal.com/langlaufen.

Start

Hochgurgl (chapel)

Coordinates:

46.899616, 11.052868

DMS

46°53'58.6"N 11°03'10.3"E

UTM

32T 656360 5196054

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Destination

Hochgurgl (chapel)

Turn-by-turn directions

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 our 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 valley 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 was: 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

46.899616, 11.052868

DMS

46°53'58.6"N 11°03'10.3"E

UTM

32T 656360 5196054

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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Equipment

Cross-country skis - classic or skating skis
Cross country poles of suitable length
Cross country boots - precise fit, should give a firm grip and tight-fitting
Clothing - Functional underwear with long arms and legs, special running tights and tight pants, water repellent and breathable jacket recommended
Gloves should provide a firm grip and optimal stick guidance

Similar routes nearby

Trail Obergurgl | Section #1 - Obergurgl Pill | Angern
Trail Obergurgl | Section #2 - Königsrain
Trail Obergurgl | Section #3 - Isse
Practice cross country trail Obergurgl - No. 8
Cross-country track Zwieselstein - Sölden

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Status

closed

Cross-country skiing technique

Skating, Classic

Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

2 km

Duration

0:45 h

Ascent

116 m

Descent

115 m

Highest point

2,288 m

Lowest point

2,172 m

Classic Skating Out and back

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