Maria's Alm
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SÖLDEN -> MARIA'S ALM -> SÖLDEN
moderate
Distance 3.1 km
Duration1:45 h
Ascent533 m
Descent17 m
Highest point1,910 m
Lowest point1,342 m
You can park in Sölden directly at the Giggijochbahn or you can park in the center at the parking lot P4 (Postparkplatz).
You can start the hike from the Giggijochbahn valley station. From the hamlet of Hainbach you walk over the Kreuzweg to the hamlet of Grünwald. You continue on the steep, marked forest path to the former Edelweißhütte. When you arrive at the Edelweißhütte, you can continue to hike along the wide forest path to the Maria's Alm.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Landscape
Highest point
Leiterbergalm, 1,910 m
Lowest point
Sölden, 1,342 m
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Maria's AlmSafety 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:Tips and suggestions
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
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.at
Directions
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 Postplatz
- Giggijochbahn + underground garage
- Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage
All parking is free during the day.
Coordinates
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46.972881, 11.008912
DMS
46°58'22.4"N 11°00'32.1"E
UTM
32T 652803 5204109
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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-aidbox, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
3.1 km
Duration
1:45 h
Ascent
533 m
Descent
17 m
Highest point
1,910 m
Lowest point
1,342 m
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Refreshment stops available
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