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Brunnekogelhaus
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Brunnenkogelhaus (2.738 m)Photo: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
Explanation
From the alm you follow the steep mountain path first through the beautiful larch-arolla pine forest then over wide fields and later in serpentines to the Brunnenkogelhaus at 2,738 m.
From there you can enjoy a fantastic view of the Venter and Gurgler valleys, which are separated by the mighty Nederkogel.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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MoosalmBrunnenberg Hut
Brunnenkogel Hut
Safety information
Red mountain trails are moderately difficult: some narrow and steep, but assured walking and climbing passages are waiting for hikers. The corresponding signs are in yellow basic color and have a red circle as a difficulty indication.
Suitable 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
More details about hiking In the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernTurn-by-turn directions
From there, follow the yellow signs on the forest and hiking trail to the Brunnenbergalm.
After the Alm you hike on the steep mountain path through the beautiful arolla pine-larch forest. Then you cross the wide fields from where you can already see the Brunnenkogelhaus.
The last meters are completed in short and long serpentines up to the Brunnenkogelhaus at 2,738 m.
The descent follows the same route as the ascent and takes about 2,5 hours.
As an alternative route for the way back, you can take the path below the hut over the Schönkar in the direction of the Windachtal. From Fiegl's Gasthaus you can take the hut taxi back to the village in Sölden. This variant (with the hut taxi) is a little shorter.
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 Ötztal valley and further on through the valley.
Among the toll motorways you can also use the countryroads. 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
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
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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.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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