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Nature experience trail
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Photo: Manuela Holzknecht, Ötztal
The nature experience trail is a wonderful hiking path for young and old. It runs across the ski area of Sölden and always follows along the forest boundary. You start at the Gaislachkoglbahn middle station and pass eleven small stations and four large stations before the path ends at the Edelweiss hut. Along this path, you can see that the existence of ski areas and nature can indeed be in harmony. The educational trail covers many exciting topics. Whether it’s about the fauna and flora of the Ötztal or ancient customs and traditions, all of this is authentically worked on here. Moreover, this path offers insights into life on alpine pastures of past generations and points out the dangers in the mountains.
Of course, a hiking path is also marked by its tasty opportunities to stop for food, and there are several of those on this path. So if you want to quench your thirst for knowledge but also do something for your hunger, this is just the right place.
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Safety information
Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under equipment) necessary: Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.htmlTips and suggestions
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final station or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you travel conveniently and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car journey to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Travel by car takes visitors through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and continues along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be determined quickly and conveniently: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/mapsParking
Parking options in Sölden include:
- Postplatz parking lot
- Stiegele parking lot
- Multi-level parking lot
- Giggijochbahn + underground garage
- Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage
- Hochsölden parking lot
- Hochsölden parking garage, 1st deck
All parking lots are free of charge during the day.
For parking several days (e.g. hut tour):
- Gaislachkoglbahn parking garage, parking ticket either online or directly at the Gaislachkoglbahn ticket office
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Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. It is necessary to carry a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without a chance to stop for food.Localization
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