Treasure Hunt Infang Route Sölden
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Infangrunde RehPhoto: Nicole Klotz, Ötztal
A charming hike above Sölden awaits you on a narrow path through the forest. The path leads you past an idyllic playground, a historic chapel, and a babbling brook. The starting point is at the intersection of Infang/Glacier Road "Stiegele".
Experience a magical forest hike from "Stiegele" to the hamlet of Infang. You stroll through dense forest to the hamlet, pass alpine huts, and then return to the peace of the forest. Enjoy the view of the chapel and the playground as you continue through the forest until you finally reach the hamlet of Infang again. You might spot a deer here or there if you are very quiet, perhaps even a squirrel.
The treasure route is ideal for children since it isn’t too long and also offers a playground.
How does the treasure hunt work? Along the marked route are five small treasures, also called caches. Each cache hides a puzzle or clue. Note these clues/solutions on your treasure map, write them on a piece of paper, or keep them in mind. When you put all five clues together, you get the solution word.
With this solution word, you can pick up a small gift at the information office in Sölden (for children up to 16 years).
The route is also possible in winter, depending on the snow conditions. However, note that the caches lie under the snow and are hard to find. These are special hiding places, like small tubes or boxes. Please ensure everything is well hidden again.
Author’s recommendation
Enjoy the playground or visit the chapel.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
Please stay on the path, leave the anthills undisturbed, and hike quietly through the forest.
Roadbook
The starting point is the intersection Glacier Road/Infang, at the so-called "Stiegele". From there, you walk a short distance along the road until you reach a large parking lot, then turn left into the forest and hike through the forest. Just after the turn into the forest, you can find the first treasure. Near the end of the forest come a few small and then several houses. Before you leave the forest path, you can find a somewhat oversized forest creature. This one guards the second treasure of the route.
Look a bit higher up as well. There you can see a large spider web. What’s sitting there?
At the end of the path, you turn onto a small road again, pass a stable, two houses, and the alpine village. Across the meadow, you walk back toward the forest to the chapel and the playground. Here you can rest on a bench or look for the third treasure. Do you already hear the birds singing? When you have found everything, proceed further through the forest. Always keep to the right path and do not veer left, as paths often split here. You walk below the chapel into the forest, stay right on the wider forest path, then follow the now somewhat narrower path above the meadow. At the end of the meadow, you enter a denser forest again. A narrow forest path takes you a short distance through this forest. Here and there, the lumberjack has done thorough work. At the end, you come to a wider hiking trail. At this intersection, look for the fourth treasure. Then follow the path upwards. Here you walk past the "golden brook." At the end of the path, a wide forest road appears. Here turn right and follow this wide forest road for a short distance. Shortly before the end of the road, you must turn into the forest again. A sign "Infang route" should point you in the direction. Entering the forest, don't forget to look for the fifth treasure. Watch out for the anthills; they are often found here but hide no treasure. After finding the treasure, you hike back toward the starting point on a small forest path through the woods. You must cross a small bridge and at the end, you are again above the houses. You can walk back into the forest via the road where the large spider web was.
#2 Cache (Infangrunde)
#3 Cache (Infangrunde)
#4 Cache (Infangrunde)
#5 Cache (Infangrunde)
Public transport
Take the bus from Ötztal station to Sölden. From there, you can only reach the starting point on foot.
Directions
Drive the B186 from Ötztal to Sölden. Here, either park directly in Sölden and hike up to the starting point, or drive towards Glacier Road and park at Stiegele.
Parking
In the center of Sölden, park in the designated parking lots (paid) or directly at "Stiegele".
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Equipment
Good hiking boots or sneakers, possibly a small snack and something to drink.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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