Hiking Trail
Rettenbachalm
Gemeinde Sölden
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Medium
Key facts
2:00 h
Duration
4.77 km
Length
768 m
Ascent
4 m
Descent
2,145 m
Max. altitude
1,371 m
Min. altitude
Best Season
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Map & elevation profile
The Tour
SÖLDEN -> RETTENBACHALM -> SÖLDEN
From Sölden you walk towards the church and continue to Grünwald. From there you take the steep forest path towards Hochsölden to the Gampe Alm junction.
When you pass the Gampe Alm you keep south to the marked path, slightly ascending past the Hühnersteige to the Rettenbachalm.
Regions & Places
Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Sölden (Tourism area)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)
Mountain areas
Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 12.06.2013
Details
Characteristics
Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Way types
Safety guidelines
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:
Additional information
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Recommended literature
Almzeit
Recommended maps
Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal
Directions
Option 1: From Sölden past the church in the direction of Grünwald, from there on the steep forest path in the direction of Hochsölden to the Gampe Alm junction.
Continue via the Gampe Alm further south to the marked path, hiking past the Hühnersteige to the Rettenbachalm.
Option 2: Take the Gaislachkogelbahn to the middle station and from there via the Bartig Bödele (double-used route for bikers and hikers) to the Ötztaler Gletscherstrasse from there to the Rettenbachalm.
Option 3: From Hochsölden past the Gampe Alm over to the Hühnersteige to the Rettenbach Alm
Arrival
Public transit
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
Starting point
Sölden
Getting there
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 Postplatz
- parking lot Stiegele
- stair parking
- Giggijochbahn + underground garage
- Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage
- Parking Hochsölden
- parking garage Hochsölden 1. parking lot
All parking is free during the day.
Parking for several days (eg hike tour):
- Parkgarage Gaislachkoglbahn, Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn
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.