Ötztaler Urweg E5 Sölden - Obergurgl
Description
The original route of stage 5 is currently not walkable between the Sahnestüberl and Obergurgl.
There is a local detour through the Timmel Valley to the Top Mountain Crosspoint in Hochgurgl.
The stage destination Obergurgl can be conveniently reached from Hochgurgl by bus (Attention: downhill ride 8 times daily) or on foot (via the hiking trail towards Pillersee, walking time about 2 hours).
As an alternative, you can take the bus from the stop opposite the Sahnestüberl to the bus stop at the Hochgurglbahn and then rejoin the Ötztaler Urweg towards Obergurgl above the valley station.
The current bus schedule is available at www.vvt.at
STAGE 5:
SÖLDEN –> Erlebnismeile –> Windach Ache –> Mooserstegle –> Moos Alm –> Kühtrainschlucht –> Zwieselstein –> Sahne Stüberl -> Detour Route–> OBERGURGL
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
The original route of stage 5 is currently not walkable between the Sahnestüberl and Obergurgl.
There is a local detour through the Timmel Valley to the Top Mountain Crosspoint in Hochgurgl.
The stage destination Obergurgl can be conveniently reached from Hochgurgl by bus (Attention: downhill ride 8 times daily) or on foot (via the hiking trail towards Pillersee, walking time about 2 hours).
As an alternative, you can take the bus from the stop opposite the Sahnestüberl to the bus stop at the Hochgurglbahn and then rejoin the Ötztaler Urweg towards Obergurgl above the valley station.
The current bus schedule is available at www.vvt.at
STAGE 5:
SÖLDEN –> Erlebnismeile –> Windach Ache –> Mooserstegle –> Moos Alm –> Kühtrainschlucht –> Zwieselstein –> Sahne Stüberl -> Detour Route–> OBERGURGL
TWO BLOOMING SKI RESORTS IN SUMMER
The quiet and loud Sölden, not to be overlooked is the pioneering achievement of the town in the skiing sector. Action-packed James Bond filming location, meeting point of greats in skiing, or open-air play Hannibal, these highlights and many more attract young and old alike every year. And then Sölden's quiet side, pure origin in the Windachtal, energy and power seekers find their origin here all year round. Besides impressive mountain scenery, one finds the lively and most present element in Ötztal: water. Visiting the Mooserstegle Waalweg promises a look into times past, where the Waal canals led precious water into dry areas of the valley community and served agriculture!
Deeper in the valley where the Ötztal splits, you pass a small place whose name already includes the geological situation. At Zwieselstein, two mighty mountain rivers meet, the Venter and the Gurgler Ache here become the Ötztaler Ache. The path takes us into the Gurgler Valley, up to 1,930 m to the glacier and ski resort Obergurgl.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) necessary Please note the current weather report
Hiking difficulty
Additional information
Did you know that…
… Obergurgl, at 1,930 m above sea level, is considered the highest church village in Austria.
More information about hiking in Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern
Recommended maps
Kompass hiking map (available at the information offices of Ötztal Tourism)
Directions
Follow the Ache, cross the bridge and climb up to the federal highway, where the path leads about 200 m along the gallery towards Obergurgl. After a short walk, the path goes through the forest down to the Ache and then right past the Piller Lake to the valley station of the Hochgurglbahn. There, cross the main road and follow the path from Untergurgl further along the Gurgler Ache to the center of Obergurgl.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final station or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel with public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination.
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
The car trip to 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 through the Inntal to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to toll highways, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your trip with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Sölden:
- Postplatz parking lot
- Stiegele parking lot
- Multi-level parking lot
- Giggijochbahn + underground car park
- Gaislachkoglbahn + underground car park
- Hochsölden parking lot
- Hochsölden parking garage 1st parking deck
- Zwieselstein parking lot
- Zwieselstein/Sports field parking lot.
The parking lots in Sölden are paid.
For parking for several days (e.g. hut tour):
- Gaislachkoglbahn parking garage, parking ticket either online or directly at the Gaislachkoglbahn ticket office
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first-aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions when hiking without the possibility of stopping, is necessary.