Time travel around Gurgl - hiking in Ötzi's footsteps

The high alpine landscape around Obergurgl hides amazing archaeological treasures. On this hike, we discover traces of the first humans who made their way into the high mountains after the glaciers retreated around 10,000 years ago. The circular trail leads to the Beilstein site, a former resting place for Stone Age hunters and today one of the best-studied high alpine sites in the Alps.

Trilingual copper stelae provide exciting insights into the history of this early period. A fascinating journey into the past of the Ötztal Alps.

Included services

Guided hike with an Ötztal Nature Park hiking guide:in.

Equipment

Sturdy, ankle-high hiking boots with a good profile | rain protection | snack and enough drinks | some cash for the stopover - in case digital means of payment do not work

Suitable for

Adults and children from 7 years

Difficulty

Medium-difficulty hike | walking time approx. 4 hours | altitude difference: Ascent and descent approx. 400 m | highest point approx. 2270 m | route length approx. 7 km

Prerequisite = surefootedness

Meeting point

10:00 am, Ötztal Tourismus - Information Gurgl, Gurglerstraße 118, 6456 Gurgl

Return: approx. 3.30 pm

Price information

The hike is free of charge for Summer Card holders.

Frequently asked questions and answers

How does the route run? Obergurgl - Ramolweg - Küppelealm - Beilstein - Zirbenwald - Zirben Alm

Are there refreshment stops? Yes, in the afternoon / Zirben Alm

When is the registration deadline? The evening before at 17:00

Does the hike take place in bad weather? Yes, the hike will also take place in the rain (except in cases of force majeure)