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Schwarzkogl
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· Sölden
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Giggijoch -> Rotkoglhütte -> Schwarzsee -> Schwarzkogl
moderate
Distance 3.7 km
Duration2:15 h
Ascent732 m
Descent732 m
Highest point3,016 m
Lowest point2,284 m
From the Giggijoch mountain station, a wide hiking trail leads gently uphill in serpentines to the Rotkoglhütte.
From the Rotkoglhütte you hike along a narrow hiking path to the Schwarzsee.
The path continues passing the mountain station of the winter lift, up to the summit cross of the Schwarzkogl.
Author
Roland Grüner
Update: March 20, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Schwarzkogl, 3,016 m
Lowest point
Giggijoch, 2,284 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Dirt road 56.46%Forested/wild trail 2.60%Path 40.92%
Dirt road
2.1 km
Forested/wild trail
0.1 km
Path
1.5 km
Rest stops
Wirtshaus GiggijochRotkogelhütte
Restaurant Schwarzkogl
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:Start
Mountain Station Giggijoch
Coordinates:
DD
46.975590, 10.975640
DMS
46°58'32.1"N 10°58'32.3"E
UTM
32T 650265 5204345
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Destination
Schwarzkogl
Turn-by-turn directions
From the Giggijoch mountain station, a wide hiking trail leads gently uphill in serpentines to the Rotkoglhütte.
From the Rotkoglhütte you hike along a narrow hiking path to the Schwarzsee.
The path continues passing the mountain station of the winter lift, up to the summit cross of the Schwarzkogl.
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.atDirections
The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: 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
Parking Hochsölden
parking garage Hochsölden 1. parking lot
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
DD
46.975590, 10.975640
DMS
46°58'32.1"N 10°58'32.3"E
UTM
32T 650265 5204345
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Book recommendation by the author
Wanderatlas Ötztal
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000
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-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
3.7 km
Duration
2:15 h
Ascent
732 m
Descent
732 m
Highest point
3,016 m
Lowest point
2,284 m
Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Summit route
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