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Actively experience the Ötztal mountain summer

The valley of the 250 three-thousand metre peaks is predestined for a hiking holiday with 1600 km of hiking trails and 5 climate levels. Leisurely alpine walks, ambitious summit tours or family-friendly cable car hikes - the Ötztal offers mountain experiences for everyone, from easy for children to high alpine.

Top summer experiences

The most beautiful hiking trails from the hotel door

Postcard idyll

Exploration in a special was

Your advantages in summer

12 summer mountain cable cars are waiting for you in the Ötztal. This way you can get closer to your destination, saving time and energy. Once you have reached the top of the mountain, there are more than 100 alpine huts and lodges throughout the valley where you can stop and enjoy. Alone or with like-minded people - because from June to October the nature guides in the Ötztal offer a wide programme of guided group tours. The offer ranges from easy routes for the whole family to high mountain tours for experienced mountaineers. On all valley levels, mountain enthusiasts discover high-altitude mountain lakes, thundering waterfalls or far-reaching mountain panoramas, depending on the route chosen.

Hiking at 2.600 m above sealevel

Hike along the Rotmoostal or through the Swiss stone pine forest

Hiking tip

Summer tourism in Gurgl is also experiencing an upswing. And that's a good thing, because there is so much to experience, see and enjoy here. Thanks to the summer operation of the mountain railways, it only takes a few minutes to go up to the Hohe Mut, from where there are opportunities for hiking in all directions. After a visit to the natural history exhibition in the Hohe Mut Nature Park, a hike along the Rotmoostal valley leads back to Gurgl. In the other direction, you can hike through the stone pine forest up to the Schönwieshütte or continue towards the Langtalereckhütte at the foot of the Gurgler Ferner. The Zirbenwald via ferrata or a circular hike to the Piccard Bridge are also characterised by sporting achievements and unique views.

Tips for activities and excursions

Experience nature on a summer holiday in the Ötztal valley

Numerous hiking tours are possible around the Hotel Riml - this is also ideal for families.

Königstal hiking route E5: The tour can be started from the hotel. Hochgurgl is on the route to Merano. A variant of the E5 long-distance hiking trail also runs via Hochgurgl. A stop at the Hotel Riml for one night is a luxurious change.
Brunnenkogelhaus: A wonderful excursion awaits you at the Brunnenkogelhaus. The Brunnenkogelhaus is located on a gifpel at 2735 metres. A magnificent view is guaranteed here.
Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road: The Timmelsjoch is passable in summer from Hochgurgl to Meran or back. The Timmelsjoch can be reached from Hotel Riml in a few minutes by car.
Piccard bridge Obergurgl: One of the highlights of a hike in Obergurgl. The bus takes you comfortably and free of charge with the Ötztal Inside Summer Card from Hochgurgl to Obergurgl, where the hiking tour begins.
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Via Ferrata in the Ötztal PDF Alpine Timeout

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