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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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Passmuseum Timmelsjoch

Highlight, museum/gallery, museum/exhibition

The Pass Museum on the North Tyrolean side juts out like an erratic boulder into the South Tyrolean side, underlining the cross-border nature of the Timmelsjoch Experience. The 'Ice-cave' inside the museum pays tribute to the pioneers of the High Alpine Road and their remarkable accomplishment.Discover all about:- the history of the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road- the name Timmelsjoch- a brooch dating back to the pre-Christian era

Opening Hours:
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23.05.2025 - 15.10.2025
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Postboutique Obergurgl

stores/shops, souvenir shop

Lovingly selected gifts and decoration.

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23.06.2025 - 14.09.2025
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15.09.2025 - 30.11.2025
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Postboutique Obergurgl

Hotel Alpenland - "Anna Stüberl"

lactose free dishes, restaurant, vegetarian dishes, tyrolean/austrian cuisine, gluten free dishes, playing area

"Anna Stube" in the Hotel AlpenlandLet us set the table for you and spoil you with a warmth & professionall service:*at lunchtime we serve delicious salads, hearty soups, toasts & snacks*at night you can choose between our à-la-carte menue & our diversified evening menueWe are looking forward to your visit.Your family Hansjörg & Cornelia Kieler

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Hotel Alpenland

Langtalereckhütte

ski hut, mountain huts

The Langtalereck Hut is located at the entrance of the Langtal valley, offering superb views of Gurgl's glaciers. The hut is serviced in summer and winter.hearty Tirolean mealsmeat specialtiespasta dishesvegetarian mealshiker's menumeat & milk products from own farminghalf board availablebeds and mattress dormSummer: open from mid June to late SeptemberWinter: ski tour, Obergurgl - Schönwieshütte, altitude gain: 500 m, length: 6 km, time: 2 hSchwärzenkamm via ferrata: approx. 20 walking minutes from Langtalereck Hütte.

Opening Hours:
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20.06.2025 - 15.09.2025
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Hütte Sommer

Liftgesellschaft Obergurgl

mountain railway/cable railway, summer mountain railways

GURGL - The Diamond of the AlpsWhere the winter season lasts the longest: we offer slope pleasure from mid-November until late-April, that is possible due to the snow guarantee. 25 modern lifts enable 112 slope kilometers up to 3000 metres - what else does our heart wish for? Of course we also offer snow sure cross-country tracks, guided ski tours, snowshoe- and winter walks.

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20.06.2025 - 14.09.2025
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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

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Fondue

Kinderspielplatz Kressbrunnen (Tennisplatz)

playground

The children's playground is situated directly in front of the tennis court. A chute, sandbox, wobbly elements and two trampolines await you.

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Alpenhotel Laurin - "Esstaurant"

lactose free dishes, restaurant, vegetarian dishes, tyrolean/austrian cuisine, Italian cuisine, international cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine, gluten free dishes

our "ESSTAURANT"... this is not a typing error, when our daughter was little she said Esstaurant instead of restaurant as it made more sense for her. This is the reason why our new restaurant is called like that.The Alpenhotel Laurin makes sure to mainly use local ingredients. You can look forward to dishes that are prepared with love.

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Hotel Laurin

Naturlounge Zirbenwald

nature sites

Along the themed trail of Obergurgl's stone pine forest, you will also walk past this highlight. The islands of relaxation, offering superb views of Rotmoos Waterfall and a breathtaking sound backdrop, invite you to while away some time.

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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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