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Obergurgl Stone Pine Adventure Theme Trail

Right through a nature treasure area

The entire stone pine forest south of Obergurgl is a true natural rarity. Trees up to 300 years old line the theme hiking trail that features information boards and interactive stations revolving around the "Queen of the Tree Line". Several access options from Obergurgl and cozy rest stops make the excursion to the scenic stone pine forest a highlight for all ages.

Thematic Trail recommended route

Obergurgl Stone Pine Forest theme route

Thematic Trail · Gurgl
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    OBERGURGL -> Stone Pine Alm -> STONE PINE FOREST

    easy
    Distance 5.2 km
    2:00 h
    236 m
    122 m
    2,270 m
    1,935 m

    From Views and Perspectives

    The scenic beautiful hike along the newly established Obergurgl Stone Pine Forest theme route delights young and old alike. The fresh air and charming spots invite you to linger. The idyllic path through the approximately 300-year-old stone pine forest teaches interesting facts about the stone pine, animals, and much more. Alternatively, there is the option to hike to the Schönwies Hut: Past the Rotmoos Waterfall, the path leads to the Schönwies Hut, which offers a breathtaking view of the Rotmoos Valley. The Water Strider Trail "Rotmoostal" also passes here. The descent is either back through the stone pine forest or along the forest road. 

    Author’s recommendation

    Rarely beautiful: the Obergurgl Stone Pine Forest

    Stone pines often withstand wind and weather alone in the high mountains. A 20-hectare large, closed stone pine forest, such as the one that stretches near Obergurgl from 1,950 m up to 2,100 m on the northern slopes of the Schönwieskopf, is therefore very special. Since 1963 it has been designated and protected as a natural monument in the UNESCO biosphere park "Gurgler Kamm." On the theme route, interested visitors learn all kinds of interesting facts about the stone pine, the forest inhabitants (e.g., the nutcracker), the fauna, and anecdotes about locals. Through interactive offers such as a telescope, the curious can explore the surroundings and look out for bears, cats, and monkeys—for in hunting language these are male, female, and young marmots.

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

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    2,270 m
    Lowest point
    1,935 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 13.52%Forested/wild trail 1.67%Path 15.33%Unknown 69.46%
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    697 m
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    86 m
    Path
    790 m
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    3.6 km
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    Rest stops

    Zirben Alm

    Safety information

    Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please observe 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 

     

    Public transport

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

    Directions

    Obergurgl is located in the west of Austria in the state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn Valley – the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, plan the optimal travel route from your home with the route planner online immediately: https://www.google.at/maps

    Parking

    The following parking options are available in Gurgl:

    • Parking garage Village center Obergurgl (down to the right before the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
    • Parking garage Village entrance – Valley station Festkoglbahn, paid | € 6.00 per day
    • 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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    46.866707, 11.024262
    DMS
    46°52'00.1"N 11°01'27.3"E
    UTM
    32T 654276 5192341
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

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


    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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    • Themed trail with audio guide: Rotmoostal - Obergurgl
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    Difficulty
    easy
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    easy

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    Distance
    5.2 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    236 m
    Descent
    122 m
    Highest point
    2,270 m
    Lowest point
    1,935 m
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