| Nature and joie de vivre.
Enjoy summer at its best in the Alps and revel in the beauty of
our scenic surroundings! Majestic and awe-inspiring mountains. Unspoiled
nature. Holidays a bit closer to heaven than elsewhere.
Come conquer new heights!
Scenic surroundings! In Obergurgl-Hochgurgl you
feel as if you had stepped right in to a picture postcard! Enjoy
the beauty of colorful meadows and majestic mountains which provide
striking views. Walk above the tree line to striking glacier snouts
at the foot of 3000m high mountains. Stop by at a cozy hut or snack
station to relax and enjoy.
There are few pollen and no dust mites thanks to the high altitude.
The Mountaineering School offers a weekly walking and hiking
program. The hiking program is free for holders of the
Alpine Summer Card. Activities include: glacier tour, Piccard walk,
smuggler’s tour, etc. The card also includes free guide service,
transfer, hiking and trail maps, Oetztal hiking pin in gold, silver
and bronze and free admission to all events at Piccard hall.
Holidays a bit closer to heaven ... The keen walker is truly spoilt
for choice in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl! Everything is available from
easy footpaths down in the valley to challenging high alpine trails.
The air is crisp and clean – you feel as if you could almost
touch the sky! This is the perfect are for pursuing your hobby including
rock climbing, archery, tennis, mountain biking, rafting, hiking,
…
Europe's highest Nordic Walking Trail!
"Nordic Walking" is the latest fitness craze. Nordic Walking
makes walking a better overall workout without feeling like you
are exerting any more energy. Nordic walking uses two specially
designed poles to work the upper body while walking. Like cross
country skiing, the poles are used by the arms to match each step
the person takes. Nordic walking increases your heart rate without
increasing your perceived rate of exertion. You get a better workout
without feeling like you are working any harder.
"The Secret Door to the South" - Timmelsjoch
high alpine road
Timmelsjoch road takes you through the majestic glacier world of
the Oetztal Alps all the way to Meran in Italy. On the Austrian
side the road is full of sharp bends, while the Italian side is
narrow and falls steeply. The road crosses Jaufen pass and Penser
Joch pass and leads to Bozen in the Italian Tirol and on to Meran.
The border crossing on Timmelsjoch pass is open from the beginning
of June to mid October from 7am to 8pm.
To surf further:
Hiking
map
Alpine
summer card - Hiking á la carte!
Timmelsjoch
High Alpine Road
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