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Nature Exploration Trail

Thematic Trail · Oetztal

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Photo: Manuela Holzknecht, Ötztal
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From the middle station of the Gaislachkoglbahn across the ski area from Sölden to the Edelweiss hut.

easy

Distance 7 km

2:00 h

102 m

450 m

The nature trail is a wonderful hiking trail for young and old. It runs across the Sölden ski area and runs along the forest boundary. You will be off at the Gaislachkoglbahn middle station and then you will pass eleven small stations and four large stations before the end of the route at the Edelweiss hut. This way, you can find that the existence of ski resorts and nature can be very much in line with one another. The educational trail includes many exciting topics. Whether it is the fauna and flora of the Ötztal or ancient customs and traditions, all of this is being worked through here authentically. Furthermore, this route offers insights into life on pastures of past generations and shows you the dangers on the mountain.Of course, a hiking trail is also characterized by its tasty retreats and of which there are some on this trail. If you want to quench your knowledge, but also what you want to do for hunger, this is the right place.

Author

Manuela Holzknecht

Update: February 23, 2021

Difficulty

easy

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

Middle Station Gaislachkogl Gondola, 2,174 m

Lowest point

Leiterbergalm, 1,822 m

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Safety information

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:

Tips and hints

More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern

Start

Middle Station Gaislachkogl Gondola (2,169 m)

Coordinates:

46.950906, 10.987630

DMS

46°57'03.3"N 10°59'15.5"E

UTM

32T 651247 5201626

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Destination

Leiterbergalm

Turn-by-turn directions

From the middle station of the Gaislachkoglbahn you go along the hiking trail to the toll on the Gletscherstraße. From there you continue on the Hühnersteige to the Gampe Alm or Gampe Thaya and continue to Hochsölden. Once you arrive in Hochsölden, follow the Hochsölderstraße until you reach the 5th turn and turn right onto the hiking trail, which you follow up to the Edelweiss hut.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

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

Coordinates

46.950906, 10.987630

DMS

46°57'03.3"N 10°59'15.5"E

UTM

32T 651247 5201626

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000

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-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

Basic Equipment for Nature Trails

Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear
Comfortable clothing
Rucksack (with rain cover)
Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket)
Sunglasses
Hiking poles
Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
Cell phone
Cash
Umbrella

The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

Similar routes nearby

Zwergerlweg Trail
Lake Gaislachsee
Gaislachkogl
Long Line Gaislachkogl
EEBME LINE (6005)
Toboggan Run Sölden
Nene Trail (696)

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Difficulty

easy

Distance

7 km

Duration

2:00 h

Ascent

102 m

Descent

450 m

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