Soomsee
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
OBERGURGL -> SOOMSEE
On path 10, cross the Pirchhütter Ach bridge and turn left after the Loobbach. The path leads in switchbacks along the steep but beautifully vegetated mountainside to the large terrace area of the lake plateau. On the way on the “lake plateau,” you will encounter an extraordinary high-alpine diversity of flowering plants, animals, and various habitats. You pass by many remnants of glaciation, the idyllic lakes and cirques formed from it, with rushing streams. Water is omnipresent here. From Soomsee always southwards, partly flat, partly slightly descending to Lehnerkar and further down to Ramolweg, Küppelealm. From there back to Obergurgl.
Walking time: 5 hours
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers.
Good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see equipment) are necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Hiking difficulty
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Directions
On path 10, cross the Pirchhütter Ach bridge and turn left after the Loobbach. The path leads in switchbacks along the steep but beautifully vegetated mountainside to the large terrace area of the lake plateau. On the way on the “lake plateau,” you will encounter an extraordinary high-alpine diversity of flowering plants, animals, and various habitats. You pass by many remnants of glaciation, the idyllic lakes and cirques formed from it, with rushing streams. Water is omnipresent here. From Soomsee always southwards, partly flat, partly slightly descending to Lehnerkar and further down to Ramolweg, Küppelealm. From there back to Obergurgl.
Walking time: 5 hours
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Then you can travel comfortably and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies throughout the entire valley to your desired destination. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at.
Starting point
Getting there
The car ride to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Travel by car takes visitors along the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. The route planner lets you determine your trip quickly and easily: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
- Parking garage village center Obergurgl (go down right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 first hour, for every additional 1/2 hour € 1.00 up until max. € 16.00 for 24 hours
- Parking garage village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station, paid | € 6.00 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, € 10.00 from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am
- Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
- Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
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, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, a hat, possibly gloves, 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 for hikes without the option to stop for refreshments, is necessary.