Summer in Obergurgl

Hiking & mountaineering

From relaxed high-altitude trails to more demanding mountain tours: around Obergurgl, numerous paths lead straight into the quiet, clear world of the high Alps. Especially beautiful is the combination of impressive views, alpine tranquillity and places to stop at traditional mountain huts.

If you prefer to take it easy, the summer mountain lifts offer a comfortable way up. Those looking for something more active will find high-alpine tours around Gurgl with glacier views and real summit moments.

Summer mountain lifts & panoramic moments

Not every beautiful mountain moment has to begin with many metres of ascent. The summer mountain lifts in Gurgl take you comfortably up into the mountains – ideal for scenic walks, family excursions, leisurely hikes or a relaxed stop with views of the Ötztal mountains.

Especially for guests who want to experience summer actively, but without too much effort, the mountain lifts are a wonderful gateway into the alpine landscape.

With the Ötztal Summer Card, the way up becomes even more comfortable: many summer mountain lifts in the Ötztal are included – ideal for scenic hikes, relaxed panoramic moments and enjoyable days at altitude.

Biking & cycling

Summer in Gurgl also shows its active side on two wheels. Whether e-bike, mountain bike or road bike: the region offers tours for different levels – from leisurely rides to more athletic routes with plenty of altitude.

Bike & hike tours are especially exciting: first by bike to a hut or starting point, then continue on foot towards panoramic views, alpine pastures or summits. For road cyclists, the Timmelsjoch is also a true highlight – scenic, challenging and legendary.

Practical for everyone who does not want to cover every distance by car: the Summer Card offers mobility benefits throughout the valley – including public bus services and bike transport to Obergurgl.

Alpine pastures, huts & mountain moments

What would a mountain summer be without a place to stop and enjoy? Around Gurgl, alpine pastures, huts and mountain restaurants can be wonderfully integrated into an active day outdoors – as the destination of a hike, a stop after a bike tour or simply as a place to sit, stay and take in the view.

Here, it is not only about movement, but also about everything that makes summer in the mountains so special: fresh air, regional cuisine, wide-open views and that wonderful feeling of truly having arrived.

Natural wellness: stone pine forest, Rotmoostal & Ochsenkopf

Sometimes the most beautiful kind of luxury is very quiet. In Gurgl, natural wellness means breathing deeply, slowing down, feeling the clear mountain air and letting the landscape carry you.

Especially beautiful places for this are the stone pine forest, the Rotmoostal valley and the Ochsenkopf. According to the official website, the stone pine forest in Gurgl is around 400 years old, covers 20 hectares and is listed as a UNESCO natural monument. The Rotmoostal valley is characterised by wildflowers, streams and glacier views; in summer, the Ochsenkopf invites you to enjoy forest bathing.

For those who want to immerse themselves more deeply in the nature of the Ötztal, the Summer Card also offers advantages for the Nature Park summer programme – from guided hikes to the Nature Park House in Längenfeld.

Timmelsjoch & a trip to South Tyrol

A trip across the Timmelsjoch is one of the special summer experiences in Gurgl. The high alpine road connects the rear Ötztal with the Passeier Valley in South Tyrol and opens up impressive views, exciting bends and a wonderful sense of alpine vastness.

Whether by car, motorbike, road bike or as a trip towards Italy: the Timmelsjoch is an experience for everyone who not only wants to hike through the mountain landscape, but also experience it on the road. The route leads from Obergurgl/Hochgurgl towards the South Tyrolean Passeier Valley.

For excursions through the valley and towards high alpine panoramic roads, it is also worth taking a look at the Summer Card: it includes mobility benefits in the Ötztal and can make holiday planning much easier.

Water & bathing fun

Even though Obergurgl is best known for its clear mountain air and impressive alpine panoramas, water is very much part of summer in the Ötztal, too. Natural swimming lakes, outdoor pools, thermal baths and indoor pools offer a refreshing change after a hike, on warm days or as a relaxed family excursion.

With the Summer Card, many water experiences in the Ötztal can be enjoyed especially easily – including free admission to selected outdoor pools and swimming lakes, as well as benefits at popular excursion destinations such as AQUA DOME and AREA 47.

Family time in the mountains

Summer in Gurgl is wonderfully varied for families, too. Easy hikes, mountain lifts, playgrounds, nature experiences and excursion destinations throughout the Ötztal ensure that every holiday day can look a little different.

Especially practical: many activities can be planned spontaneously – depending on the weather, the age of the children and how active everyone feels. On the official Gurgl and Ötztal websites, families will find a wide selection of excursion destinations, playgrounds, nature experiences and programmes.

For families, this is especially convenient: many experiences, excursion destinations, swimming options and mobility offers can be used more easily and often at an advantage with the Summer Card – ideal for varied holiday days with children.

Climbing

For those who do not just want to see the mountains, but truly feel them, the Ötztal offers numerous climbing opportunities. From climbing gardens and family-friendly introductions to more challenging routes, there is something for different levels of experience.

Especially on warm summer days, climbing is a beautiful alternative to classic hiking – active, focused and with completely new perspectives on the mountain world.

Geocaching

With geocaching, nature becomes a treasure map. Equipped with a smartphone or GPS device, you set off on small discovery tours through the landscape – ideal for families, children and anyone who enjoys combining movement with playful exploration.

This creates holiday moments that are wonderfully uncomplicated: step outside, search, discover – and experience the mountain world around Gurgl almost along the way.

Horse riding in the mountains

For everyone who would like to experience nature from a different perspective, horse riding is a very special summer activity. Between meadows, trails and mountain panoramas, calm and authentic holiday moments unfold – especially lovely for families, animal lovers and anyone who prefers to take things a little more gently.

Ninja Park Hochoetz

A special excursion destination in the Ötztal is the Ninja Park Hochoetz. The floating course on the reservoir combines climbing, balancing and jumping – and anyone who loses their balance lands in the water. Ideal for families with older children, teenagers and everyone looking for a little action during their summer holiday.

The Ninja Park is described by Ötztal as Austria’s first climbing park on water and is located at the Hochoetz adventure mountain.

Cuisine, toques & alpine moments of pleasure

After an active day in the mountains, culinary enjoyment should not be missing. Gurgl offers an exciting mix of alpine cuisine, cosy places to stop and award-winning gastronomy.

A special highlight are the acclaimed restaurants in Gurgl. According to Gurgl, the Austria Stuben have been awarded 4 toques and 1 Michelin star – a beautiful example of how high-alpine summer holidays and fine dining can come together wonderfully.