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Long Distance Hiking recommended route Stage 7

Ötztal Trek Stage 7

Long Distance Hiking · Sölden
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  • Hildesheimer Hütte
    Hildesheimer Hütte
    Photo: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
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    Hildesheimer Hütte (2.900 m) -> Gamsplatzl (3.018 m) -> Siegerlandhütte (2.710 m)
    difficult
    Distance 5.3 km
    2:00 h
    376 m
    573 m
    3,017 m
    2,648 m
    • Route: Climbing, Path
    • Requirements: Step safety, dizziness;
    • Mountain route red
    • Difficulties: no special difficulties
    • Equipment: normal hiking equipment
    • Huts: Hildesheimer Hut, Siegerland Hut
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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: January 31, 2025
    Difficulty
    T4 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    3,017 m
    Lowest point
    2,648 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 suggestions

    Did you know that…

    ... in Windachtal valley the golden eagles feel at home?

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

    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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    46.966116, 11.118958
    DMS
    46°57'58.0"N 11°07'08.2"E
    UTM
    32T 661194 5203578
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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.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Ötztal Trek Stage 8
    • Ötztal Trek Route 2
    • Ötztal Trek Stage 6
    • European E5 long-distance hiking trail – King's Segment – Zwieselstein to Moos in Passeier (original route)
    • Ötztaler Urweg E5 Sölden - Obergurgl
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    Difficulty
    T4 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.3 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    376 m
    Descent
    573 m
    Highest point
    3,017 m
    Lowest point
    2,648 m
    Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available

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