Treasure Hunt Obergurgl Stone Pine Forest

Sölden /
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 3.2 km
Duration: 1:30 h

This treasure tour takes you through the beautiful stone pine forest in Obergurgl.  Here you will see many old trees and enjoy the view of streams, the via ferrata and the mountains. You might come across a squirrel or a pine cone along the way.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 3.2 km
  • Duration: 1:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:133 hm
  • Elevation downhill:173 hm
Highest point 2,059 m

Starting point

Information Gurgl or Zirben Alm

Finishing point

Information Gurgl
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

Best time of year

  • January
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Description

The themed trail takes you through the "Obergurgl Swiss stone pine forest". The stone pine forest in Obergurgl is a unique natural monument of remarkable beauty and ecological importance.

Stone pine trees well over 300 years old grow here. These trees can withstand extreme conditions and are adapted to the high altitudes and harsh climate of the Alps. Mosses, lichens and rare alpine flowers thrive among the stone pines, while birds such as alpine choughs and golden eagles roam the air.

Occasionally, chamois and marmots can also be seen on the steep slopes and rocks of the forest.

How does the treasure hunt work?

Following the marked route (Stone Pine Theme Trail) you will discover small caches (treasure boxes). Each cache contains a riddle. Solve it and write the letters into your treasure map. Everyone who has found all letters can compose a word. Knowing the word, you visit the Information Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. There you search for the item representing the word.


Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    By bus to Gurgl - bus stop Obergurgl center

  • Parking

    Parking garage village center Obergurgl, chargeable

  • Contact

    Schatzsuche Zirbenwald Obergurgl

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