Mountain Hike

Hike Tour: Gaislachkogl

Gemeinde Sölden
Key facts
2:45 h Duration
4.45 km Length
985 m Ascent
81 m Descent
3,031 m Max. altitude
2,046 m Min. altitude
Best Season
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Description

Hike Tour: Heidealm - Gaislachsee - Gaislachkogl

Map & elevation profile

Hike Tour: Heidealm - Gaislachsee - Gaislachkogl

The hiking trail starts directly from the alpine pasture over the Gaislachsee up to the Gaislachkogl.

Regions & Places

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

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 12.05.2026 · Created at 07.03.2023

Characteristics

Linear route

Way types

Schotterweg 61.86 m
Naturweg 214.18 m
Pfad 4.18 km

Safety guidelines

Moderately difficult mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) required.

The hiking trail starts directly from the alpine pasture over the Gaislachsee up to the Gaislachkogl.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly continue by public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Heide Alm

Getting there

The car journey into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads vacationers over the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your journey can be quickly and conveniently determined: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

Gaislachkogel cable car / parking garage

Giggijoch parking garage

Post parking lot Sölden

Parking spaces in Sölden are subject to a fee.

Coordinates

10.995064, 46.938059
Plan arrival

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat and possibly gloves are recommended!