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Long Distance Hiking recommended route Stage 5

Ötztaler Urweg E5 Sölden - Obergurgl

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    The original route of stage 5 is currently not accessible due to a mudslide between Sahnestüberl and Obergurgl.

    There is a local detour through the Timmelstal to the Top Mountain Crosspoint in Hochgurgl. The stage destination Obergurgl can be easily reached from Hochgurgl by bus (attention: downhill 8x daily) or by foot (via the hiking trail in the direction of Pillersee, walking time approx. 2 hours).

    As an alternative, you can ride the bus from the bus stop across the Sahnestüberl to the bus stop at the Hochgurglbahn and get back on the Ötztaler Urweg towards Obergurgl above the valley station.

    The current bus timetable is available at www.vvt.at

     

    STAGE 5:

     

    SÖLDEN –> Adventure Mile –> Windach Ache –> Mooserstegle –> Moos Alm –> Kühtrainschlucht –> Zwieselstein –> Sahnestüberl –> OBERGURGL

    moderate
    Distance 14.2 km
    5:00 h
    800 m
    242 m
    1,906 m
    1,348 m

    TWO BLOOMING TOP-CLASS SKI RESORTS IN SUMMER

     

    The both quiet and lively village of Sölden, not to forget the pioneering achievements in terms of skiing. Action-packed James Bond film shooting location, meeting place of the ski sports elite or the glacier spectacle "Hannibal" - only to mention a few highlights that attract young and old alike. But there is also Sölden's quiet side, authentic landscapes in Windachtal where all those in search of energy and strength will find their favorite place all year round. In addition to the unique Alpine landscape, there is another element omnipresent throughout the valley: water! A walk along the Mooserstegle Water Trail promises a glimpse into times past, when precious mountain water was channeled through the so-called "Waale" (irrigation ditches) into the valley's dry regions for watering the fields and meadows.

     

    In the upper part where the valley forks off, you pass a small village whose name already tells the geological characteristics. Two rushing mountain rivers meet in Zwieselstein: the Venter and the Gurgler Ache brooks flow together here, joining the Ötztaler Ache. The route leads further into Gurgler Tal valley up to 1930 m altitude and towards the glacier and ski resort of Obergurgl.

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    Update: April 25, 2024
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    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Highest point
    1,906 m
    Lowest point
    1,348 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 14.93%Dirt road 65.97%Forested/wild trail 13.90%Path 5.19%
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    2.1 km
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    9.4 km
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    2 km
    Path
    0.7 km
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    Rest stops

    Moosalm
    Sahnestüberl

    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 suggestions

    Did you know that…

    … Obergurgl at 1930 m above sea level is Austria's highest parish village?

     

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

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From the Information Sölden, the path leads past the social center and becomes a steep climb there. Follow the Sonnenwinklweg on the panoramic hill before it turns into a narrower path. There you descend to the district of Windau, cross the road and hike into the valley along the Ötztaler Ache. At the next fork in the road, keep left and turn right behind the houses. From there, follow the path into the forest, where you come to a section of the Mooserstegle Waalweg trail. Continue hiking above the Platte district to the Moosalm. From there it continues via the Kühtrain Gorge to Zwieselstein. From there, a steep, wide, serpentine gravel path leads up to the hill. Then you walk on a slightly uphill and later downhill hiking trail through the sparse forest, past the waterfall to the Sahnestüberl. After a short walk, the path leads through the forest down to the Ache and continues to the right past the Piller See to the valley station of the Hochgurglbahn. There you cross the main road and follow the path from Untergurgl along the Gurgler Ache to the center of Obergurgl.
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    Public transport

    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

     

    Directions

    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

    - parking lot Stiegele

    - stair parking

    - Giggijochbahn + underground garage

    - Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage

    - Parking Hochsölden

    - parking garage Hochsölden 1. parking lot

    - parking Zwieselstein

    - parking Zwieselstein / sports ground

     All parking is chargeable

     

    Parking for several days (eg hike tour):

    - car par Gaislachkoglbahn | Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn

    Coordinates

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    46.969526, 11.010545
    DMS
    46°58'10.3"N 11°00'38.0"E
    UTM
    32T 652937 5203739
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass Hiking Map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, 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.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    14.2 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    800 m
    Descent
    242 m
    Highest point
    1,906 m
    Lowest point
    1,348 m

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