Ötztal Urweg E8 Gaislach - Granstein
Description
GAISLACH –> Gampealmen –> Hochsölden –> Maria's Alm–> GRANSTEIN
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
GAISLACH –> Gampealmen –> Hochsölden –> Maria's Alm–> GRANSTEIN
ENJOYABLE ALPINE TIME HIGH ABOVE SÖLDEN
ALMZEIT is a family-themed hiking path that makes the diversity and character of the huts and alpine meadows in the mountains of Sölden tangible and experienceable. A hike from alpine pasture to alpine pasture, a path from time to time. Take your time, stop by, and tell your experiences and discover the many stories these alpine meadows have to tell.
Between colorful mountain meadows and ancient stone pine forests, the path always follows the forest boundary. Here, the traces of winter sports are visible; with the right handling, the pastures are now tended. Where skiers meet in winter, the herds now enjoy the peace and graze the strong alpine grasses undisturbed. On the opposite side of the valley, the mountain giants from the Windachtal shine; "Sölden’s quiet side" is close enough to touch from here. Gradually, we move away from the lifts – here foxes and hares still say good night. The view into the valley couldn’t be more impressive, where the glaciated mountain giants blend seamlessly with the lush meadow green and the snaking river course. In the middle, the winter sports and hiking resort Sölden.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Way types
Safety guidelines
Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please pay attention to the current weather report.
Hiking difficulty
Additional information
Did you know that…
…in Silbertal/Gaislachalmen at about 2,000 m there is the largest mineral museum in western Austria? Here, the largest single garnet in Europe and much more are on display.
More information about hiking in Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern
Recommended maps
Kompass hiking map (available at the information offices of Ötztal Tourism)
Directions
From the Gaislachalmen, hike to the Gasthof Sonneck. Here, turn left and hike along the mountainside below the Gaislachkogl middle station towards Hühnersteign. To reach Hühnersteign, pass through the underpass. From Hühnersteign, a small hiking trail leads into the stone pine forest. At the end of the forest, you come to an idyllic mountain meadow with rustic farm huts. Continue across the meadow down to the Gampealmen. Then the path runs under the Giggijochbahn to the Gasthof Sonnblick and from there to Hochsölden. At the end of the last houses, turn left towards Maria's Alm. From Maria's Alm, follow the wide forest road downhill and hike it down to Granstein.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL train station. Then you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi services.
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
The car drive into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes vacationers along the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll highway, country roads can also be used. The route planner allows you to quickly and conveniently determine your drive: To the route planner: www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Zwieselstein:
- Hochstatt parking lot | paid
- Zwieselstein parking lot | paid
Current information
Rain showers possible
warmer than recently
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first-aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without opportunities to stop for food, is necessary.