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6059 Kirchenkarhütte

Mountainbike Routes · Gurgl closed
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    A sporty bike tour for everyone who doesn't prefer too few gravel paths - including a dream view of the lake district and the breathtaking mountain and glacier panorama.
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    Distance 14.9 km
    2:25 h
    811 m
    811 m
    2,591 m
    1,780 m
    A mountain bike tour including a dream view of the lake district. After starting at the Hochgurglbahn valley station, follow the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road to Hochgurgl. Behind the Hotel Riml you continue on the gravel path to the Kirchenkarhütte. The effort of the ascent is rewarded from Hochgurgl with the unforgettable glacier panorama.

    Author’s recommendation

    The tour runs along developed trails and is easily ridable by e-bike or mountain bike.
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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: April 12, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,591 m
    Lowest point
    1,780 m
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    Safety information

    The sometimes fairly stepps climbs and difficult downhill stretches require both sporty biking skills and defensive cycling. Good stamina and intermediate biking rechniques are an absolute must. Sporty and active (pleasure) cycling ist he main priority.

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about biking & cycling in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken 

    Start

    Obergurgl Pill | Angern (1.930 m)
    Coordinates:
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    46.897504, 11.040157
    DMS
    46°53'51.0"N 11°02'24.6"E
    UTM
    32T 655398 5195794
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    Destination

    Kirchenkarhütte (2.635 m) | Top Mountain Crosspoint (2.171 m)

    Public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or out local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at  

    Directions

    The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the vallly and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps.  

    Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Gurgl:

     - car park Top Mountain Crosspoint, free of charge

    - Hochgurglbahn, free of charge

    - Festkogl garage, chargeable

    - car park in the center of Obergurgl, chargeable

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.897504, 11.040157
    DMS
    46°53'51.0"N 11°02'24.6"E
    UTM
    32T 655398 5195794
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Approproate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, helmet, gloves, glasses, GPS device or detailed maps. If there is no hut on the way please bring a snack and enough to drink.

    Similar routes nearby

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    Status
    closed
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    14.9 km
    Duration
    2:25 h
    Ascent
    811 m
    Descent
    811 m
    Highest point
    2,591 m
    Lowest point
    1,780 m
    Scenic Refreshment stops available
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