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Gurgler Schartl (Seiter Schartle)

Mountain Hike · Oetztal

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OBERGURGL -> Soomsee -> Itlsee -> GURGLER SCHARTL

moderate

Distance 10 km

4:00 h

1,000 m

The hike starts with a steep and strenuous climb, but once you reach Lake Soomsee the effort is rewarded with magnificent mountain views and a stunning high alpine landscape. Continue to pretty Lake Itlsee where you should take a break before tackling the last climb to the saddle. The views of the surrounding mountains are amazing from up here. Return the same way.

Author

Ötztal Tourismus

Updated: May 19, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2,932 m

Lowest point

1,862 m

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Safety information

Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: https://www.oetztal.com/summer.html.

Start

Obergurgl (1,910 m)

Coordinates:

46.873790, 11.030500

DMS

46°52'25.6"N 11°01'49.8"E

UTM

32T 654731 5193140

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Destination

Gurgler Schartl

Turn-by-turn directions

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Getting there

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, free of charge - no parking at night
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

46.873790, 11.030500

DMS

46°52'25.6"N 11°01'49.8"E

UTM

32T 654731 5193140

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly 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.

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

10 km

Duration

4:00 h

Ascent

1,000 m

Descent

1,000 m

Point to Point Scenic

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