On a summer holiday in Gurgl, the alpine terrain begins right on the hotel’s doorstep. From hiking and high-altitude trekking to cycling and via ferrata, a varied programme awaits you in the low-pollen mountain air. If you want to experience the mountains actively whilst avoiding mass tourism, the rear Ötztal valley is the perfect base for you.
The area around Gurgl boasts an extensive network of trails, ranging from easy themed walks through the protected Swiss stone pine forest to challenging trails leading into the glacier regions. Blue, red and black routes start right at the Hotel & Apartment Alpenland at an altitude of 1,930 metres.
At the head of the Ötztal valley, high-alpine tours begin right in the village itself. Without needing to travel further afield, you can reach peaks over 3,000 metres as well as high-alpine huts, such as the Ramolhaus, the Gurgler Schartl or the Eiskögele. Sure-footedness, a head for heights and a full set of mountaineering equipment are essential. You can undertake the mountain tour independently or as part of a guided tour organised by the Alpincenter Obergurgl.
Mountain bike tours, high-altitude road cycling trips and ‘bike-and-hike’ routes at altitudes of over 3,000 metres set off from the Hotel & Apartment Alpenland. You can make the most of this location for altitude training by bike: sleep at altitude, train in the valley. Bikes and guides are available from Sport Lohmann.
With its granite cliffs, the Ötztal is a popular climbing area. There are three via ferrata routes around Gurgl, including the Zirbenwald, Hohe Mut and Schwärzenkamm routes, as well as a climbing area. You can reach the starting points from the hotel, and you can hire equipment directly in Obergurgl.
The climb up to the Timmelsjoch begins just a few minutes’ drive from the Hotel & Apartment Alpenland. From here, you can reach the famous mountain pass without a long journey. This motorbike-friendly hotel in the Ötztal valley combines active days on the road with peaceful evenings and the alpenRelax sauna area.
From Obergurgl, many Alpine passes are within easy reach. Via the winding Timmelsjoch, you can reach the Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum and set off on rides as far as South Tyrol. Other destinations include the Kaunertal Glacier Road, the Hahntennjoch and the Dolomites Circuit.
As a guest at the Hotel & Apartment Alpenland in Obergurgl, you’ll receive the Ötztal Inside Summer Card free of charge from your first night’s stay. It includes one return journey per day on each mountain railway, free entry to swimming pools and museums, and travel on the valley-wide public bus service, including bike transport.
The Hotel & Apartment Alpenland in Obergurgl is the perfect base for hikes, tours and excursions in the upper Ötztal valley. Book your summer holiday directly online or send us a no-obligation enquiry.
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