Gasthof Sonneck (closed in summer)
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
Start in the center of Sölden and follow the path towards Innerwald. Past the church, an asphalted, steep path leads up to the district of Innerwald.
Continue through Innerwald until the Ötztal Glacier Road, which you follow to the "Stiegele" junction.
From Stiegele, the hiking trail runs as a forest road, which is flat at first and then slightly ascends. The path mostly runs parallel to the ski slope.
After several curves, you reach Gasthof Sonneck, where a cozy stop with a wonderful view awaits you.
The Zentrum Shuttle is open in summer and winter and helps you with the first altitude meters towards Innerwald.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Red mountain trails are moderately difficult: some narrow and steep but secured hiking and climbing sections await hikers.
The corresponding signs have a yellow background and show a red circle as a difficulty indication.
Moderately difficult mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers;
Good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under equipment) are necessary.
Please observe the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Recommended literature
Recommended maps
Directions
Option 1: From Sölden, walk past the church into the district of Innerwald. In Innerwald, at the small chapel, follow the mown meadow path towards Stiegele. From Stiegele, you have the option to stroll along the wide forest road to the Gasthof Sonneck.
Option 2: From the middle station of the Gaislachkogl cable car, take the wide hiking trail to Gasthof Sonneck. Walking time 50 minutes.
Option 3: For experienced hikers - bus to Zwieselstein - from the district Bodenegg via Gaislachalm to Gasthof Sonneck. Walking time approx. 2.5 hours
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station.
The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station.
Then, travel conveniently and quickly by public bus service or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination.
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
The car trip to the ÖTZTAL.
Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps.
Travel by car takes visitors via the Inn valley up to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal.
Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used.
You can plan your trip quickly and comfortably with the route planner: Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Sölden:
- Postplatz parking lot
- Stiegele parking lot
- Multi-level parking lot
- Giggijochbahn + underground garage
- Gaislachkogl cable car + underground garage
- Hochsölden parking lot
- Hochsölden parking garage 1st level
Parking spaces are chargeable.
For parking for several days (e.g., hut tours):
- Parking ticket either online or directly at the Gaislachkogl cable car ticket office
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, and possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes.
It is necessary to take a first-aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map,
as well as sufficient provisions on hikes without opportunities to stop for refreshments.