Hiking vacations in the tyrolean Alps – the 3000 m experience for everyone

Hiking from hut to hut:

4 huts in the Alpine Association, Schönwieshütte (2262 m) at the gateway to the Rotmoostal valley, and 3 alpine huts with a warden, make a welcome invitation to walking between huts and alpine mountain hikes. From the Ramolhaus Refuge at 3005 m, you can look down on a striking glacier landscape with a view of Hochwildehaus (2866 m) and Karlsruher Hütte (2430 m) at Langtalereck. Make camp at one of these Alpine Association huts and watch the sun set over the incredible glacier landscape.

Themed hikes:

From an easy elevated hiking path to a demanding high mountain expedition, you can find every variation in the Obergurgl-Hochgurgl area. The old paths which cross the border into neighbouring South Tyrol are particularly attractive. For those who are particularly interested in something special, they can be accompanied by an expert guide from our mountaineering school at Obergurgl on one of the following expeditions.

  • Forest and water hike:
    with a natural history guide through the 2000-year old Zirbenwald natural monument forest, an excellent nature trail used by the Alpine Research Centre at Obergurgl. Passing the Rotmoos waterfall you eventually reach the Schönwieshütte cabin and can see the 6000-year old Hochmoor im Rotmoostal.
  • Garnet hike:
    into the Gaisberg and Rotmoos valleys, along the glacier nature trail crossing the Mutsattel. The place where the Ötztaler almandine garnet was discovered is a particular attraction for mineral collectors. With a bit of luck, you too might find a nice piece of it, usually embedded in soft mica slate.
  • Piccard hike:
    across the great Gurgler Ferner to where Prof. Auguste Piccard’s manned balloon to the stratospheree landed in 1931. After the climb to the Karlsruherhütte and the Schwärzenkamm, you eventually reach Hochwildehaus (2900 m). The descent across the Gurgler Ferner and Ramolweg with its unique mountain flora is particularly impressive. Stamping point for glacier pin badge holders.