The ideal resort for those wanting to experience high alpine walking, fresh mountain air and wildlife. As the highest parish in Austria this quiet, compact village is found at the end of the scenic Ötz valley with miles of extensive, well-marked paths directly from the hotel door, offering many challenging hikes as well as easier walks to viewing platforms and mountain alms reached by gondola. From the top of the Hohe Mut there is a spectacular glacial panorama, whilst a more gentle footpath winds down along the river to Zwieselstein and Sölden passing waterfalls and mountain huts. Fauna and flora enthusiasts will love it here, with an abundance of wild flowers as well as golden eagles, chamois, ibex and marmots. The popular Ötztal card includes travel on all lifts, hikers’ buses and public transport in the area, as well as bike hire and entrance to local attractions, and there are full walking programmes offered by the tourist office and some hotels.
Obergurgl opens its doors to a new mountain hut: Schönwieshütte set at 2,266 meters above sea level in a peaceful location at the entrance to the Rotmoostal valley. There is a large sunbathing terrace where Tirolean specialties are served amongst stunning mountain views.
Things to do in resort
The popular Obergurgl card is an excellent way to explore the area and includes a choice of two guided walks per day, transport to and from the starting point of the walks and use of the lifts whilst on the walks. Fauna and flora enthusiasts will love holidays in Obergurgl, with an abundance of wild flowers as well as golden eagles, chamois, ibex and marmots to be seen
- 1300km of marked walking trails
- Alpine and Nordic walking
- Mountain biking
- Climbing
- Horse riding & lessons at the Scheiber Haflinger Riding Arena
- Tennis
- Paragliding
- Mini golf
- Aqua Dome thermal spa (Längenfeld)
- Zirbenwald pine forest nature trail
- Lifts to the Hohe Mut Alm and Top Mountain Star restaurants at 3000m with panoramic views
The ÖTZTAL PREMIUM CARD
FREE to all guests. This card is provided by your hotel on arrival and includes:
- FREE daily return trip on local cable car
- FREE use of all public transport incl. glacier road &
- Timmelsjoch high Alpine road
- FREE bike hire (1 day)
- FREE entrance to outdoor pools and lidos, including Aquadome Längenfeld
- FREE slide shows and talks on the flora, fauna and history of the area
- FREE or discounted entrance to local attractions
- FREE and unlimited admission to all hikes
Car hire is available
Location in resort
- Longitude: 11.028607
- Latitude: 46.87118
For more information on travel and transport visit our Obergurgl page
