High Altitude Track Hochgurgl
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Explanation
HOCHGURGL CENTER -> Ski track Hochgurgl -> HOCHGURGL CENTER
Access above Hochgurgl`s chapel at the top station of Hochgurgl Gondola section I. The Nordic trail is slightly ascending and descending. One stretch is illuminated at night. As the highest altitude trail in Ötztal, this splendid Nordic route travels through Alpine terrain above the tree line with great panorama.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html &
https://avalanche-report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07?lang=de
Tips and suggestions
More details about cross country skiing in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/langlaufen
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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 Hochgurgl, free of charge (very small parking)
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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
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