Obergurgl

Obergurgl Hochgurgl Ötztal Summer Vacation 1.790 meters

Vacation in Obergurgl

An abundance of sun, and endless hiking in Obergurgl.
In Obergurgl, lovingly between green mountain, each day begins with plenty of Sun. It is the highest core village in Austria, and an ideal starting point for trips through the mountains and along the glaciers that lie above the village.

It is the highest village in the heart of Austria, and an ideal starting point for tours in the mountains and on the glaciers.

Enjoy endless walks on flowering meadows and through shady forests. Moreover, the air is very pure, and so very healthy.

By the high altitude, a holiday is unique here. You can from the village walk onto the meadows and mountain pastures, while the pure mountain air is very healthy.

Moreover, you will like nowhere else, enjoy the unique colors that nature has to offer in the summer months, in the midst of unique animals and plants, such as the marmot.

Mountain Sports
A paradise for mountaineers.

Obergurgl is located high in the mountains, and is thus an ideal starting point for many mountain sports, including hiking, climbing and mountain biking.

By the high altitude, and thr summer service of the cable car, this is an ideal destination if you want to go hiking in the mountains.

You can also choose different routes, on which you can discover the Ötztal.

Also, paragliding and other extreme sports are offered here and in the surrounding villages.

Unique is the Nordic High Walking Trail, the highest in Europe, where lovers of Nordic walking can enjoy their sport at 1,930 meters altitude.

You can go Horse riding in the great outdoors, and the new equestrian center offers spacious training facilities. The hall, which is very modern, meets all modern requirements for international tournaments, and their own horse farm has ten haflingers available to ride on.

Water Sports
Water sports are offered in the Ötztal, but in Obergurgl there are not many options.

However, there are several mountain lakes where you can relax very pleasant in the summer.

The frozen water sport is also possible in the summer by the presence of the glacier, to which a visit is certainly worthwhile.

The secret gateway to the south, the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road.
The Timmelsjoch-Hochalpenstraße is also known as the secret gateway to the south.

The Alpine pass is not only a good starting point for hiking and mountain biking, but also a challenge for cyclists. A ride by car, gives a wonderful view.

Incidentally, the other attractions in the valley, such as the waterfall in Umhausen and the Ötzidorf, are easily accessible, both by public transport and by private car.

Obergurgl is a very touristic destination, especially in winter, and therefore has good facilities to offer.

Wintersports Obergurgl