High altitude trail reservoir pond Hochgurgl (0)
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HOCHGURGLBAHN II -> reservoir pond -> HOCHGURGLBAHN II
Skating, Classic
Distance 0.6 km
Duration0:10 h
Ascent0 m
Descent16 m
Highest point2,733 m
Lowest point2,717 m
Easy cross-country trail along the reservoir in Hochgurgl. Ascent with the Hochgurgl gondola I and II. Start at the top station of the Hochgurglbahn II. This trail is only groomed when the other cross-country trails in Gurgl cannot be groomed due to lack of snow.
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Update: December 28, 2023
Highest point
2,733 m
Lowest point
2,717 m
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Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report:https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html and https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest.
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To get to this trail, a 'pedestrian ticket' for the Hochgurglbahn I and II is required.More information about Cross country skiing can be found here: https://www.oetztal.com/winter/the-full-winter-variety-in-oetztal/cross-country-skiing-in-oetztal.html
Start
Hochgurgl gondola II top station
Coordinates:
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46.886260, 11.074401
DMS
46°53'10.5"N 11°04'27.8"E
UTM
32T 658039 5194613
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Destination
Hochgurgl gondola II top station
Turn-by-turn directions
Easy cross-country trail along the reservoir in Hochgurgl. Ascent with the Hochgurgl gondola I and II. Start at the top station of the Hochgurglbahn II. This trail is only groomed when the other cross-country trails in Gurgl cannot be groomed due to lack of snow.
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
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46.886260, 11.074401
DMS
46°53'10.5"N 11°04'27.8"E
UTM
32T 658039 5194613
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///ears.acknowledged.sinewy
Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
- Cross-country skis - skating skis or classic skis
- Cross country poles of suitable lengt
- Cross country boots - precise fit, give a firm grip and fit snugl
- 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
Cross-country skiing technique
Skating, Classic
Distance
0.6 km
Duration
0:10 h
Descent
16 m
Highest point
2,733 m
Lowest point
2,717 m
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