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Vorderer Sulzkogel 2796m - Längenfeld/Gries
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Photo: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
The Sulztalalm is closed in summer 2025 due to renovation work.
The summit route to the Vorderer Sulzkogel offers views as far as Italy and the three-thousanders of the Ötztal Alps.
From the parking lot at the end of Gries, follow the path into the Sulztal. From crossing the Vögelas bridge, the incline noticeably increases. After a few hairpin bends, you pass the Nisslam turnoff. Here you continue straight and follow the valley further in. After about 1 hour of walking, you reach the Sulztalalm. The further path ascends pleasantly until the last stretch before the Amberger Hut, which has a noticeable incline. Directly behind the hut is the ascent to the summit. This takes place on a trail over several switchbacks to a small plateau. You then follow the broad mountain ridge upwards - towards the distinctive summit.
Shortly before reaching a scree field, keep left onto a terrain shoulder. Over blockwork into the southeast flank of the summit, briefly over two steep sections secured with wire cables, and further steeply upwards in numerous hairpins to the mighty summit cross.
Author’s recommendation
- It is possible to ride a mountain bike up to the Amberger Hut. Instead of a long descent, a rapid downhill ride awaits you.
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SulztalalmSafety information
Moderate mountain path; suitable for surefooted and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under equipment) are necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report.
Tips and suggestions
More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here.
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train. The final stop or disembarkation point is ÖTZTAL station. Then you can travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination.
The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car ride to ÖTZTAL
Traveling by car takes visitors over the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your route with the route planner.
To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking spaces are available:
- at the outskirts of Gries - paid
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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 for hikes without dining options, is necessary.
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