Aperes Ferwalljoch

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves are required for all hikes and routes. Taking a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without refreshment options, is necessary.

Suitable for those free from dizziness, sure-footed, and with alpine experience.

Very good physical condition, alpine experience and mountain equipment (see under Equipment), sometimes alpine safety gear, good weather conditions recommended

Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html.

Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal railway station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel with public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

The following parking options are available in Gurgl: 

Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour Parking garage town entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid | € 6.00 per day Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – night parking prohibited Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)