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Essentials
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So what's it like?
Walking
Obergurgl is the walkers paradise with the region boasting over 1,300km of signposted trails. Walk through green pastures, mountain forests and scenic marshlands, all complimented by the regional flora and fauna.
Walking on the top of the world is an everyday occurrence here with some 20 majestic mountains towering to over 3,000m. The Tourist Office organises a weekly walking programme based around a particular theme with 12 different walks available and 1 high alpine tour, whilst you are with the guide all lifts and buses are included. If you fancy grabbing hold of a walking map and setting out on your own, the Ötztal Card gives you access to the lifts, buses and free entrance or discounts to many facilties and attractions throughout the valley. Challenge yourself to get the Ötztaler Hiker's Pin in Gold, Silver or Bronze depending on how adventurous you are throughout your stay. Just make sure you remember to pick up your stamps at the mountain huts you visit during your stay. An absolute must see is the scenery from the Gamssteig viewing platform at the Top Mountain Star restaurant located at a breathtaking 3,080m! Walk a further 15 minutes and you'll be rewarded with an awe-inspiring 360º panorama of the Italian Dolomites, Ötztal and Stubai Alps. Why not try...- the hike up to and overnight stay at the Ramolhaus mountain hut, see page 292
- taking the lift up to the Hohe Mut restaurant at 2670m and enjoying the stunning vista of 20 glaciers
- walking into Hochgurgl and up to the Timmelsjoch pass road with glorious views of the Italian Dolomites
- taking the Smugglers Trail over the border into Italy, with great views of the South Tirol. Don't forget your passport!
Active
The Ötztal Valley is home to a wide range of activities to suit young and older alike. The Ötztal Card gives you great discounts on a whole bunch of activities up and down the valley.
Watersports are in abundance with the amazing new Area 47 adventure centre. Located at the start of the valley around an hour from Obergurgl, you have an amazing choice of activities including canyoning, white water rafting, water slides in the outdoor swim area and loads more. With 900km of signposted routes throughout the valley, mountain biking is unlimited. Stay down in the valley for leisurely tours or the experts can enjoy the high alpine areas. See the area from a different perspective and go horse trekking and let the horse do the hard work. Why not try…- whizzing over the water area at Area 47 on a 300m long flying fox
- canyoning and swim through hidden gorges, abseil down cascading waterfalls and plunge into deep mountain pools
- touring the area from the saddle, either on a mountain bike or a horse
• Area 47 outdoor playground with adventure swimming pools, high ropes course, rafting, canyoning, climbing • hiking • mountain biking • Freizeit and Aqua Dome spa centres
Spa
Get yourself revitalised, recharged and well rested at one, or both of these fantastic spa facilities the valley has to offer. Both complexes are just half an hour down the valley and have all the facilities you need to have as much fun or relax as hard as you like.
The villages of Sölden and Längenfeld are home to the Freizeit Arena and Aqua Dome. Both have endless options for fun in the water with themed pools, whirlpools and with separate kid's areas including giant slides and playrooms there's something for everyone. Relaxation is also well catered for with sauna and spa treatment areas. Why not try…- Let the kids discover their own water world with a water ship, slides and separate pools
- Treating yourself with a special beauty treatment or massage – guaranteed relax and rejuvenate
- Floating in the thermal bowl pools and relaxing to the underwater music and light show