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Schwarzkogl
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Photo: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
Explanation
From the Rotkoglhütte you hike along a narrow hiking path to the Schwarzsee.
The path continues passing the mountain station of the winter lift, up to the summit cross of the Schwarzkogl.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Wirtshaus GiggijochRotkogelhütte
Restaurant Schwarzkogl
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:Turn-by-turn directions
From the Rotkoglhütte you hike along a narrow hiking path to the Schwarzsee.
The path continues passing the mountain station of the winter lift, up to the summit cross of the Schwarzkogl.
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.atDirections
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/mapsParking
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
All parking is free during the day.
Parking for several days (eg hike tour):
Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn
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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.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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