Mountain hikes Aperes Ferwalljoch

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Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 7.2 km
Duration: 3:30 h

OBERGURGL -> Gurgler Heide -> Ferwalltal -> APERES FERWALLJOCH

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 7.2 km
  • Duration: 3:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,054 hm
  • Elevation downhill:76 hm
Highest point2,903 m

Starting point

Obergurgl

Finishing point

Aperes Ferwalljoch
  • Fitness level 4 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted, Very good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.com/summer.html Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

Description

From Obergurgl via the Gurgler Heide to the entrance of Ferwalltal valley. Cross the mountain brook on the valley floor, follow the brooklet on the ascending route. A steep path leads across gravel fields to the col.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Gurgl: 

    • Parking garage (center of Obergurgl), chargeable | € 2,00/hour
    • Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl, chargeable | € 2,00/hour
    • Parking Hochgurglbahn valley station, free of charge - no parking at night
    • Parking Top Mountain Crosspoint, free of charge
    • Parking Hochgurgl, free of charge (very small parking) 

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