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Hiking Trail
· Gemeinde Sölden
Gaislacher See
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Photo: Ötztal Tourismus , Ötztal
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.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
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
Tips and suggestions
Parking: Gaislachkoglbahn
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Roadbook
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.
Public transport
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
Directions
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
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
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.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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