Mountain Hike

Brunnenkogelhaus

Gemeinde Sölden
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Key facts
4:00 h Duration
8.86 km Length
1370 m Ascent
0 m Descent
2,738 m Max. altitude
1,368 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
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Description

SÖLDEN --> Brunnenberg --> BRUNNENKOGELHAUS

Map & elevation profile

SÖLDEN --> Brunnenberg --> BRUNNENKOGELHAUS

From the leisure arena, hike to the Platte district up to the Moosalm, then continue via forest and hiking trail to the Brunnenbergalm.

From the alm, follow the steep mountain path first through the beautiful larch-stone pine forest, then over broad pastures and later in serpentine bends to the Brunnenkogelhaus at 2,738 m.

From above, enjoy a fantastic view of the Venter and Gurgler valleys, separated by the mighty Nederkogel. 

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Sölden (Tourism area)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)

Mountain areas

Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 25.03.2026 · Created at 11.06.2013

Characteristics

Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available

Way types

Unbekannt 8.86 km

Safety guidelines

Red mountain paths are moderately difficult: some narrow and steep, but secured walking and climbing sections await hikers. The corresponding signs have a yellow background and indicate difficulty with a red circle.

Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountaineering equipment (see equipment section) are necessary.

Please check the current weather forecast at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

Additional information

More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

From the leisure arena, hike towards the Platte and Moos districts up to the Moosalm. From there, follow the yellow signposts via the forest and hiking trail to the Brunnenbergalm.

From the alm, hike on the steep mountain path through the beautiful stone pine-larch forest. Then cross the broad pastures from which you can already see the Brunnenkogelhaus.

The last altitude meters are covered in short and long serpentine bends up to the Brunnenkogelhaus at 2,738 m.

The descent follows the same path as the ascent and takes about 2.5 hours.

As an alternative for the return journey, you can take the path below the hut via the Schönkar towards Windachtal. From Fiegl's inn, you can take the hut taxi back to the village of Sölden. This variant (with hut taxi) is somewhat shorter.  

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final station or exit point is the ÖTZTAL train station. Then you can conveniently and quickly travel by 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

Starting point

Sölden

Getting there

The car journey to the ÖTZTAL.

Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches southward as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors along the Inn valley to the entrance of the valley and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used.

Your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

In Sölden, the following parking options are available:

  • Postplatz parking lot
  • Stiegele parking lot
  • Stepped parking lot
  • Giggijochbahn + underground garage
  • Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage
  • Hochsölden parking lot
  • Hochsölden parking garage, 1st parking deck

Parking in Sölden is subject to fees.

For parking over several days (e.g. hut route):

  • Gaislachkoglbahn parking garage - parking ticket either online or directly at the Gaislachkoglbahn cash desk

Coordinates

11.009245, 46.960207
Plan arrival

The tour is within these protected areas.

Naturpark Ötztal (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Stubaier Alpen (Protected area)

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map.