Nature Exploration Trail
Thematic Trail
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From the middle station of the Gaislachkoglbahn across the ski area from Sölden to the Edelweiss hut.
easy
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.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,174 m
Lowest point
1,822 m
Best time of year
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Tips, hints and links
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Mittelstation der Gaislachkoglbahn (2,169 m)
Coordinates:
DD
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
Sölden is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at 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):
- Postplatz, Parkticket available at the information Sölden
- Parkgarage Gaislachkoglbahn, Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn
Coordinates
DD
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
Equipment
It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and possibly gloves. It is also important to have enough food, as well as a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.
Difficulty
easy
Distance
7 km
Duration
2:00h
Ascent
102 m
Descent
450 m
Public transport friendly
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family friendly
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Botanical highlights
Faunistic highlights
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