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title: Winter hiking in Obergurgl
description: "Groomed winter walking trails around Obergurgl. The Hotel & Apartment Alpenland, at 1,930 m, is your base for a winter holiday in the Ötztal."
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lastmod: 2026-08-18
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# Winter walking trails in Tyrol

## Winter hiking whilst on holiday in Obergurgl

Around Obergurgl in the upper Ötztal valley, groomed winter walking trails wind their way through the snow-covered mountains of Tyrol. The trails range from a short loop on the Hohe Mut to a longer route along the Gurgler Ache, and from easy sections to moderate walks. This means you can enjoy a winter holiday in Obergurgl even without skiing.

![Two hikers traversing a snowy landscape with mountains in the background during winter.](https://www.hotelalpenland.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/8/csm_gurgl-schneeschuhwandern-Rotmoostal-c-oetztal-tourismus_f631f2b1a5.jpg "Explore the serene snowy landscape")

Experience the thrill of hiking through a beautiful snowy expanse surrounded by majestic mountains.

### Hohe Mut Sattel Winter Walking Trail (No. 6)

The Hohe Mut cable car takes you up to over 2,600 metres. From the mountain station, the well-maintained path runs across the Hohe Mut Saddle and then leads back to the Hohe Mut Alm. Along the way, you’ll be treated to sweeping views over the Gaisbergtal and Rotmoostal glacial valleys, as well as the surrounding three-thousand-metre peaks.

- Difficulty: easy
- Length: 1.08 km
- Starting point: Obergurgl centre

For more information, visit: [gurgl.com](https://www.gurgl.com/en/activities/all-routes-tours/winter-hiking-trail-hohe-mut-saddle-no-6.r-23755513 "Winter Hiking | Winter hiking trail Hohe Mut Saddle - No. 6")

### Obergurgl Winter Walking Trail No. 3, Section 2 – Königsrain East

From the Froschlacke near Königsrain, this short trail runs close to the Gurgler Ache, sheltered below the road. At the Poschach bridge, you have a choice: either continue on to the Ploaren section or cross to the other side of the road to join the Königsrain winter walking trail (No. 4).

- Difficulty: easy
- Length: 485 mD
- Starting point: Königsrain (Froschlacke)

Further information at: [oetztal.com](https://www.oetztal.com/en/aktivitaeten/alle-routen-touren/winter-hiking-trail-obergurgl-no-3-section-2-koenigsrain-ost.r-809994278 "Winter Hiking | Winter hiking trail Obergurgl - No. 3 | Section #2 - Königsrain Ost")

![Person snowshoeing on a snowy mountain trail under bright sun with peaks in the background](https://www.hotelalpenland.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/e/csm_wandern-winter-urlaub_663b84029c.jpg "Explore Winter Trails with Snowshoeing")

Venture into the serene mountain landscape while snowshoeing along pristine trails, bathed in sunlight.

### Obergurgl Winter Walking Trail No. 3, Section 1 – Pill | Angern

Running parallel to the Pill and Angern cross-country ski trail, this circuit winds its way through the wide Gurgl valley basin. Passing over small steps and bridges, you’ll walk past larch trees and old farmsteads on your way to Obergurgl and on to the Zirben Alm.

- Difficulty: moderate
- Length: 3.81 km
- Starting point: Car park at the Hochgurglbahn valley station

Further information at: [gurgl.com](https://www.gurgl.com/en/aktivitaeten/alle-routen-touren/winter-hiking-trail-obergurgl-no-3-section-1-pill-angern.r-6925483#detail-description "Winter Hiking | Winter hiking trail Obergurgl - No. 3 | Section #1 - Pill | Angern")

### Wellness after a winter hike at alpenRelax

After a day’s winter hiking, the [alpenRelax sauna area](https://www.hotelalpenland.at/en/wellness/sauna-obergurgl-alpenrelax/ "Saunalandschaft | Wellness") at the Hotel & Apartment Alpenland in Obergurgl invites you to warm up with a Finnish sauna, two aromatic steam baths and two bio saunas. In the relaxation rooms, you can unwind, allowing the fresh mountain air to take effect and recharge your batteries for the next activities on your winter holiday in Tyrol.

Snow crunching under your feet, crisp mountain air and peaceful trails through the snow-covered mountains: your winter hiking adventure in Obergurgl begins right at the head of the valley. [Book](https://ibe.casablanca.at/en/a_6456_zzats/alpenland "Online Booking") your winter holiday at the Hotel & Apartment Alpenland online or send us a [no-obligation enquiry](https://www.hotelalpenland.at/en/rooms-apartments/non-binding-enquiry/ "Non-binding enquiry").

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