Mountain Hike

Hike Tour: Braunschweiger Hut

Ötztal
Key facts
2:05 h Duration
4.59 km Length
353 m Ascent
267 m Descent
2,992 m Max. altitude
2,656 m Min. altitude
Best Season
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Description

Hike Tour: Rettenbach Glacier – Braunschweiger Hut

Map & elevation profile

Hike Tour: Rettenbach Glacier – Braunschweiger Hut

The hiking trail starts from the Rettenbach Glacier over rocky terrain / scree to the Braunschweiger Hut.

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Sölden (Tourism area)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Pitztal (Tourism area)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)
Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 12.05.2026 · Created at 07.03.2023

Characteristics

Linear route

Way types

Asphalt 760.84 m
Naturweg 474.48 m
Pfad 2.9 km
Pfadspur 454.46 m

Safety guidelines

Suitable for hikers free of dizziness, sure-footed, and alpine experienced; very good physical condition, alpine experience and mountaineering equipment

The hiking trail starts from the Rettenbach Glacier over rocky terrain / scree to the Braunschweiger Hut.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination using public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Rettenbach Glacier

Getting there

Driving to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors through the Inntal up to the entrance of the valley and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be determined quickly and conveniently: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

Gaislachkogel Cable Car 

Giggijoch Car Park

Post Parking Lot Sölden

The parking lots are chargeable.

Coordinates

10.932164, 46.942715
Plan arrival

Wearing hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat and possibly gloves is recommended!