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Hochsölden
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On this tour, which starts behind the church in Sölden, you hike via Plödern up to the alpine pastures. After passing the Gampe Thaya/ Gampe Alm, you continue to Hochsölden.
Alternative route through Hainbach, Grünwald, Maria's Alm to Hochsölden.
Author’s recommendation
Im Sommer können Sie gemütlich mit der Giggijochbahn zum Giggijoch fahren und von dort aus in ca. 20 Minuten nach Hochsölden absteigen.
Track types
Rest stops
Maria's AlmGasthof Granstien
Sonnblick
Gampe Thaya
Gampe Alm
Safety information
Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report:Tips and hints
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
The steeper forest path requires a good physical condition. When you're arriving at the Hochsölder Straße, you continue on the field path across the alpine meadows to the Gampe Thaya/ Gampe Alm.
Passing the alpine pastures, you hike further up and after a few steeper bends, you keep right. From there the hiking trail continues relatively flat towards Hochsölden.
Alternative route through Hainbach, Grünwald, Maria's Alm to Hochsölden.
Note
Public transport
Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here:http://fahrplan.vvt.atGetting there
Sölden is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/mapsParking
The following parking facilities are available in Sölden:- Parking lot
- parking lot Stiegele
- stair parking
- Giggijochbahn + underground garage
- Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage
All parking is free during the day.
Parking for several days (eg hike tour):
- Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aidbox, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.Statistics
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