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Hangerer - Obergurgl

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    OBERGURGL -> Zirbenwald -> Schönwieshütte -> HANGERER
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    Distance 5.9 km
    3:30 h
    1,110 m
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    1,906 m

    From Obergurgl through the beautiful Zirbenwald to the Schönwieshütte. Over lush green meadows from the Schönwieshütte across rocky grassy slopes leads the hiking trail to the Hangerer. Below the summit, the hiker crosses a snowfield. But the ascent is worth it. You have a wonderful view of the Ötztal and South Tyrolean Alps.

    Hiking time:

    • from Obergurgl (1,930 m): 3.5 hours
    • from the Schönwieshütte (2,262 m): 2.5 hours
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    Highest point
    3,016 m
    Lowest point
    1,906 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 17.31%Forested/wild trail 14.38%Path 68.29%
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    1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    856 m
    Path
    4.1 km
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    Rest stops

    Zirben Alm

    Safety information

    Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers.

    Good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) are necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html.

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern

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    Over lush green meadows from the Schönwieshütte across rocky grassy slopes leads the hiking trail to the Hangerer. Below the summit, the hiker crosses a snowfield. But the ascent is worth it. You have a wonderful view of the Ötztal and South Tyrolean Alps.

    Hiking time:

    • from Obergurgl (1,930 m): 3.5 hours
    • from the Schönwieshütte (2,262 m): 2.5 hours
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    Zirben Alm
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    Schönwies hut

    Public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley by public transport or local taxis to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

    Directions

    Car travel to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southward as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Car travelers reach the valley entrance via the Inn valley and continue along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.

    Parking

    The following parking options are available in Gurgl:

    • Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down to the right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
    • Parking garage village entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid | € 2.00 per hour
    • Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
    • Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
    • Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)

    Coordinates

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    46.868530, 11.026017
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    46°52'06.7"N 11°01'33.7"E
    UTM
    32T 654404 5192547
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    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without refreshment options, is necessary.

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    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.9 km
    Duration
    3:30 h
    Ascent
    1,110 m
    Highest point
    3,016 m
    Lowest point
    1,906 m
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