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Ötztal Trek Route 2

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    STAGE 6 – 9

     

    Hochstubaihütte (3.174 m) – Hildesheimer Hütte(2.899 m) – Siegerlandhütte (2.710 m) – Gasthaus Hochfirst (1.860 m) – Brunnenkogelhaus (2.738 m)

    difficult
    Distance 35.9 km
    15:00 h
    2,797 m
    3,253 m
    3,174 m
    1,755 m
    ROUTE 2: SÖLDEN'S SILENT PART

    The first stage of this high Alpine loop hike leads to Brunnenkogelhaus at (2738 m) altitude. Here you continue on the panoramic high-altitude trail towards Timmelsjoch pass where the route crosses the South Tyrolean border and travels to Schneeberghaus (2355 m). The return hike to Ötztal follows an ancient smugglers' trail via Windacher Scharte ridge. Close by you'll also find Siegerlandhütte (2710m). Traversing Gamsplatzl you ascend to Hildesheimer Hütte (2899 m) with lovely Zuckerhütl as scenic backdrop. To get to Hochstubaihütte (3174 m), the tour's very last stage, you can choose between two options: The expert tour travels across several glacier fields at an almost equal altitude level (current information on the spot!) or along the nearly ice-free route through Warenkar cirque and via Himmelsleiter.

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    Update: January 31, 2025
    Difficulty
    T5 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

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    Highest point
    3,174 m
    Lowest point
    1,755 m
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    Rest stops

    Hildesheimerhütte
    Hochstubaihütte
    Siegerlandhütte
    Restaurant Timmelsjoch
    Brunnenkogel Hut

    Safety information

    For high alpine experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted. Excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing gear, safety- and orientation guide, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report

    Tips and suggestions

    Approach – from Sölden via Fiegl's Hut in Windachtal and Seekarsee to Hochstubai Hut approx. 5.5 hours ascent; alternatively, bus from Sölden to Fiegl's Hut in Windachtal – then about 3.5 hours ascent to Hochstubai Hut.

     

    More details about hiking In Ötztal: 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/maps

    Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Sölden:

     

    - Parking lot

    - parking lot Stiegele

    - stair parking

    - Giggijochbahn + underground garage

    - Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage

    - Parking Hochsölden

    - parking garage Hochsölden 1. parking lot

    - parking Zwieselstein

    - parking Zwieselstein / sports ground

     All parking is chargeable

     

    Parking for several days (eg hike tour):

    - car par Gaislachkoglbahn | Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn

    Coordinates

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    46.981895, 11.065034
    DMS
    46°58'54.8"N 11°03'54.1"E
    UTM
    32T 657046 5205221
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass Hiking Map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

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    • Ötztaler Urweg detour E5 Sölden - Hochgurgl Crosspoint (continue by bus to Obergurgl)
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    Difficulty
    T5 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    35.9 km
    Duration
    15:00 h
    Ascent
    2,797 m
    Descent
    3,253 m
    Highest point
    3,174 m
    Lowest point
    1,755 m

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