Hiking
1) Pasture Hike to Schönwieshütte
From the top station of Hohe Mut Gondola a leisurely hike leads back to Gurgl. A stop at Schönwieshütte perfectly rounds off this fabulous nature exploration.
The hike is accompanied by a certified Nature Park guide.
Starting point: Gurgl Carat
Transfer time: 10 min. by mountain gondola
Overall time required: 3 hours
Difficulty: easy
Refreshment stop: Hohe Mut Alm, Schönwieshütte
Route: approx. 5 km, descent approx. 700 altitude meters
Participants: no limited number of participants
Group size: max. 15 people per group
Equipment required: hiking gear
2) Historical Hike to Beilstein
Intermediate hike leading from the village center through the picture-book stone pine forest to Beilstein area. Human activities and a hunting base were detected here some 9000 years ago.
The hike is accompanied by a certified Nature Park guide, who will tell you exciting stories about how Gurgl came into being.
Starting point: Gurgl Carat
Transfer time: none
Overall time required: 3 hours
Difficulty: intermediate
Refreshment stop: Zirbenalm
Route: approx. 6 km, 300 altitude meters
Participants: no limited number of participants
Group size: max. 15 people per group
Equipment required: hiking gear
3) High Alpine Hike to Gurgl's Mountain Lake Area
Demanding hike for sporty nature fans who want to discover the impressive Gurgler Tal valley. You hike towards Gurgl's scenic Mountain Lake Area, embedded in the spectacular Alpine panorama.
The hike is accompanied by a certified Nature Park guide.
Starting point: Gurgl Carat
Transfer time: none
Overall time required: 4 hours
Difficulty: intermediate - difficult
Refreshment stop: none
Route: approx. 10 km, 600 altitude meters
Participants: available for up to 3 groups at the same time
Group size: max. 15 people per group
Equipment required: hiking gear
4) Ridge Walk at the Timmelsjoch
The participants get to the Timmelsjoch by shuttle. From there they do a demanding Ridge Walk up to the top. The group can then enjoy the sensational view.
Introductory training, supervision and guidance by state-certified mountain guides
Starting point: Gurgl Carat
Transfer time: 15 min. by car
Overall time required: 4 hours
Difficulty: difficult
Refreshment stop: Rasthaus Timmelsjoch
Route: ascent 1.0 hours / descent 400 m
Participants: no limited number of participants
Group size: max. 3 people per group
Equipment required: surefootedness, good head for heights, hiking gear, ankle-high & sturdy hiking boots
5) 3000 – Peak Tour to Kirchenkogel
Kirchenkar Gondola takes you up to over 3000 meters. Guided group tour from the top station to the peak of Kirchenkogel where you celebrate a summit victory at 3113 meters. Suitable only for surefooted participants.
Introductory training, supervision and guidance by state-certified mountain guides. Price includes safety equipment.
Starting point: Gurgl Carat
Transfer time: 10 min. by car, 10 min. by mountain gondola
Overall time required: 3 hours
Difficulty: difficult
Refreshment stop: Kirchenkarhütte, Crosspoint
Route: ascent 1.5 hours / descent 600 m
Participants: no limited number of participants
Group size: max. 6 people per group
Equipment required: surefootedness, good head for heights, hiking gear, ankle-high & sturdy hiking boots