Gaislacher See
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
From the middle station of the Gaislachkoglbahn, keep left and hike towards the Gaislacher Alm until the fork in the path.
Here follow the marked path to Gaislacher See or Kogl.
Steeply hike up the switchbacks into the Gaislacher Kar to Gaislacher See.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Way types
Safety guidelines
Red mountain trails are moderately difficult: some narrow and steep but secured walking and climbing passages await hikers. The corresponding signs have a yellow background and show a red circle indicating difficulty.
Medium difficulty mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) are required. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Additional information
Parking: Gaislachkoglbahn
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Recommended maps
Directions
From the middle station of the Gaislachkoglbahn, keep left and hike towards the Gaislacher Alm until the fork in the path.
Here follow the marked path to Gaislacher See or
steeply hike up the switchbacks into the Gaislacher Kar to Gaislacher See.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop and exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi services through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Sölden is located in the west of Austria in the federal state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, plan the optimal travel route from your home location with the route planner online at: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Sölden:
- Postplatz parking lot
- Stiegele parking lot
- Step parking lot
- Giggijochbahn + underground garage
- Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage
- Hochsölden parking lot
- Hochsölden parking garage 1st deck
Parking lots are paid.
For parking over several days (e.g. hut route):
- Parking ticket either online or directly at the Gaislachkoglbahn ticket counter
Equipment
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 required for all hikes and routes.
Bringing a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without opportunities to stop, is necessary.