Place:
Obergurgl
:
Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
STAGE 6:OBERGURGL –> Ramolhaus –> Ramoljoch –> Ramolalm –> VENT
Suitable for those without a fear of heights, sure-footed and experienced alpine climbers; very good physical condition, alpine experience, and mountaineering equipment (see under equipment), sometimes alpine safety gear recommended, good weather conditions advised Please check the current weather report
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without rest stops, is necessary.
REACHING HIGH - FROM THE GURGL VALLEY TO THE VENT VALLEYProf. Auguste Piccard made the small mountain farming and glacier village internationally famous with his emergency landing in 1931 at the Gurgler Ferner. He and his assistant started that day in Augsburg on a scientific high-altitude flight and were the first humans to reach the stratosphere in a balloon at 16,000 m before they had to make an emergency landing in the glacier village. This high alpine route reveals the full power of the unique glacier world. Like an eagle's nest, the Ramolhaus looms high above, having always been a refuge in this bizarre world. At the Ramoljoch at 3,187 m, the real highlight of this long-distance hiking trail is reached, opening a backdrop where the true stars such as the Wildspitze, the Similaun, and the Hochfirst line up. The destination of this high-altitude excursion is the mountaineering village Vent, the cradle of mountaineering.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel by public transport or local taxis through the entire valley to your desired destination.
The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
In Gurgl, the following parking options are available:
- Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down to the right in front of the church) | paid
- Parking garage village entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn | paid | no overnight parking
- Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free | no overnight parking
