Walking & hiking
More than 150 kilometres of trails lead from gentle valley walks to panoramic ridges, huts and high-alpine summits. Ten huts and alpine pastures offer natural goals, while two summer lifts make selected tours easier to access.
Obergurgl · 1,930 m · Ötztal Alps
Obergurgl,
close to the mountains.
A quiet high-alpine village with immediate access to hiking, skiing and ski touring.
Discover ObergurglThe village
At the end of the valley.
At the start of the mountains.
Obergurgl lies at 1,930 metres at the quiet head of the Ötztal Valley. Surrounded by 21 peaks above 3,000 metres, the village is a natural base for mountain days in every season.
The high location means short approaches, wide alpine views and reliable winter conditions. Despite its high-alpine setting, lifts, hotels and many starting points are close together, making days in the mountains remarkably straightforward.
1,930 mVillage altitude
150+ kmHiking trails around Gurgl
112 kmSki slopes in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
3,030 mHighest lift-served point
Summer and winter
Many possibilities.
One exceptional base.
The ski area
Obergurgl and Hochgurgl form one connected ski area with 112 kilometres of pistes and 25 lifts. The slopes extend from 1,800 to 3,030 metres, creating snow-sure skiing from early winter well into spring.
Ski touring & freeriding
The altitude and surrounding glaciated mountains offer a long season and an exceptional range of ski tours and freeride descents: gentle introductory routes, Obergurgl classics, lift-accessed powder and serious high-alpine objectives. The final plan is always chosen according to experience, fitness, snow, weather and avalanche conditions.
Explore winter experiences →High-alpine climbing
From glacier tours and classic 3,000-metre summits to more technical alpine climbs, Obergurgl offers direct access to varied high-alpine terrain. We select the right objective according to your experience, ambitions and the current mountain conditions.
Explore summer experiences →Plan your stay
Official information from Gurgl.
Find accommodation, lift information, current conditions, hiking routes and seasonal visitor information on the official destination website.