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Horseback Riding in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Conquer the mountain with one horsepower

High up in the Ötztal Alps' mountains you probably expect sheep, goats and marmots. Even true mountain aficionados and newly arrived guests marvel at a rider and his horse. Just like the native alpine inhabitants, the robust Haflinger breed feels equally at home on Alpine meadows, steep paths and forest roads around Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. Thanks to a modern indoor riding arena in the village center and a variety of horseback riding trails in the mountains, horse lovers can discover another splendid facet of the Diamond of the Alps.

Riding hall in Obergurgl

In Obergurgl horseback riding enthusiasts have the opportunity to fulfill their passion during their holiday. The centrally located indoor riding arena is available for training units all year round on advance booking. Built according to international guidelines, the 800 square meter hall is also suitable for tournaments and meets all requirements for perfectly equipped training units. Tirolean Haflinger horses (about 15 horses in winter, 4 to 6 horses in summer) from the Scheiber family's breeding, the operators of the riding hall, are available for riding lessons. Two experienced riding instructors offer lessons for beginners or all those who want to improve posture and technique. In addition to guided lessons for all ages, the riding hall can also be used for lunge lessons (from 8 years onwards) or show jumping training units.

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl riding hall facts:

  • Year-round opening hours, advance booking required
  • Located in the village center of Obergurgl
  • Size: 800 square meters (20 x 40 m)
  • The hall complies with the international guidelines for equestrian tournaments
  • Equipment: obstacles like oxer, upright and cavaletti for jumping training
  • Offer: private and group lessons, jumping training, lessons on the lunge (from 8 years onwards)
  • Helmet rental & rental of back protectors for children

Excursions on horseback

It's hardly surprising that riders and horses want to explore the outdoors at the sight of this fabulous Alpine panorama. The horse trekking tours lead through mountain meadows and green forests, always overlooking the highest summits of the Ötztal Alps. At a comfortable pace, then a bit faster, you explore the Alpine terrain on forest roads continuing further up to high Alpine meadows. Short excursions for experienced riders are available daily in the summer months (about 30-45 min), longer trekking rides are offered twice a week (1.5-2 hours) for up to six persons on advance booking.

 



Further information about the offer & registration:

Riding Hall
+43 (0) 5256 6223
info@edelweiss-gurgl.com
www.haflinger.cc

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Tiroler Freeride Skischule

guides/outdoor schools, one-person ski schools, freeride guides

Ski School with ski instructor SimonPrivat Ski School: Alone, with family or with friends. Our skiing instructor Simon offers you private skiing courses with your very individual requirements.

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Naturdenkmal Zirbenwald

Highlight, nature sites

Adventure trail Obergurgl Swiss pine forest. Right through the natural monument. The closed Swiss pine forest south of Obergurgl is a real rarity. Trees up to 300 years old line the theme trail, which brings the "queen of the tree line" closer with display boards and interactive stations. Various access options from Obergurgl and cozy refreshment stops make the excursion into the pine forest perfect for young and old. Rarely beautiful: the Obergurgl stone pine forest. Swiss stone pines often brave wind and weather all by themselves in the high mountains. A 20-hectare closed Swiss stone pine forest, as it extends near Obergurgl from 1,950 m to 2,100 m on the northern slopes of the Schönwieskopf, is therefore something very special. Since 1963 it has been designated and protected as a natural monument in the UNESCO biosphere park "Gurgler Kamm". On the theme trail, interested visitors learn all kinds of interesting facts about theZirbe, the forest inhabitants (e.g. the pine jay), the fauna and anecdotes about local people. Using interactive features such as a telescope, the curious can explore the surroundings and, for example, keep an eye out for bears, cats and monkeys - that's what male, female and young marmots are called in hunter's lingo. Take a shortcut by train - or do it all on foot. A possible - and particularly beautiful - entry to the theme trail is at the Zirben Alm at the foot of the trail. Alternatively, there is an entrance halfway up the Zirbenwald, just a few steps from the middle station of the Hohe Mut cable car (2,065 m). If you don't want to use the mountain railroad (free with Summer Card), you can hike up from Obergurgl via a forest path. Along the adventure trail with its 15 stations, charming places invite you to rest again and again. If you choose the variant from the middle station, the route is child-friendly and mostly downhill and ends near the Zirben Alm (1,960 m), which scores with dedicated cuisine and great views. If you do everything on foot, you should plan around 3 hours for the easy hike. Alternatively, you can hike from the Zirbenwald past the Rotmoos waterfall to the Schönwieshütte and stop there for a bite to eat. Tip: The brochure "Von Blicken und Perspektiven - Zirbenweg Obergurgl" is available free of charge at the information desk of Ötztal Tourismus.

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Wurmkogl Schirmbar

ski hut, après-ski

The Wurmkogl umbrella bar is located directly in the ski area, next to the top station of the Wurmkogl I chairlift.

Opening Hours:
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15.12.2025 - 19.04.2026
Mo: 09:00-16:00
Tu: 09:00-16:00
We: 09:00-16:00
Th: 09:00-16:00
Fr: 09:00-16:00
Sa: 09:00-16:00
Su: 09:00-16:00

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Schirmbar und Hütte

Parkgarage Zentrum

car park/parking garage/parking lot, car

Parking garage in the centre of Obergurgl.Maximum height: 2,3 m.Camping is not permitted in any of the car parks in the Ötztal.

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Parken

Naturpark Ötztal - Infopoint Hohe Mut | Gletscher & Hochgebirgsforschung

Ötztal nature park

This 135 m2 interactive nature park exhibition is located at 2,670 m in the basement of the Hohen Mut Alm. One look is enough to feel the omnipresent theme of "glaciers". The visual impressions are cleverly linked in the exhibition with information on glacier research and the high-alpine flora and fauna. Exclusive exhibits, such as a petrified ibex horn, expand the spectrum and a real “mini glacier” cools heated minds.Highlights: - interactive exhibition - Glacier ice to touch - High mountain research, alpine flora and faunaPictures from Ötztal Nature Park

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Naturpark Ötztal Infopoint Hohe Mut

Rasthaus Timmelsjoch

restaurant

Guesthouse on the austrian-italian boarder at 2.509 m.

Opening Hours:
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23.09.2025 - 26.10.2025
Mo: 09:00-17:00
Tu: 09:00-17:00
We: 09:00-17:00
Th: 09:00-17:00
Fr: 09:00-17:00
Sa: 09:00-17:00
Su: 09:00-17:00
Today: 09:00 - 17:00

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Rasthaus Timmelsjoch - © Basilius Praxmarer

Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl - Fondue Restaurant

lactose free dishes, restaurant, vegetarian dishes, tyrolean/austrian cuisine, fondue, vegan dishes, international cuisine, gluten free dishes, tyrolean origin

Fondue evening under a starry sky. A rich beef consommé, meat sourced from the local region and a selection of delicious side dishes - at the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl you can enjoy a fondue evening you will never forget.A special experience for two or with friends and family. With a "pre order" a day before, we would like to present you our Fondue's. Self-cooked either in a hearty broth or in the traditional sunflower oil, we are selecting and preparing daily meat products mostly from the own farms. Our fondue's:traditional fondue (hearty broth or in sunflower oil)vegetarian soup fondue

Opening Hours:
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20.11.2025 - 19.04.2026
Mo: 18:30-21:00
Tu: 18:30-21:00
We: 18:30-21:00
Th: 18:30-21:00
Fr: 18:30-21:00
Sa: 18:30-21:00
Su: 18:30-21:00

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Fondue

Bistro 'Mein Gaisberg'

cafe, snack bar

Ranging from a quick snack in between to a small lunch. Seasonal and very tasty, prepared with love to detail. Using only the best ingredients with a special focus on sustainability. For example, we save products that are close to their expiry date from being thrown away and transform them into perfect creations for your taste buds. Take a closer look at our daily changing specials and let us spoil you from top to toe. Our restaurant in Gurgl promises mouth-watering dishes and bon appétit.

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Bistro Mein Gaisberg

Universitätszentrum Obegurgl

congress center, conference room, conference venue

At the end of the valley, a new horizon for research, conferences and sports. The University Center Obergurgl is located at 1,940 m, five minutes from the town center, directly on the ski slope. The listed buildings have been carefully renovated, equipped with the latest technology and now accommodate conference rooms, the Alpine research center, laboratories, sports medicine, cozy lounges, a restaurant and 40 guest rooms. On the doorstep: one of the most beautiful biosphere parks in Europe and the Ötztal glacier world.

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Seminarraum

Pizzeria Mama Mia

restaurant, pizzeria

Pizzeria Mama Mia offers dishes for every taste. The substantial menue offers delicious Italian and Turkish dishes. All dishes for take away. Order in the restaurant or call.

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Restaurant

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