Thematic Trail

Treasure hunt Zwieselstein village route

Sölden
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Key facts
1:00 h Duration
2.92 km Length
37 m Ascent
37 m Descent
1,476 m Max. altitude
1,451 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
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Description

This treasure route takes you through the small village of Zwieselstein. Above the main road, you walk past the small church, cross the main road, and walk through the meadows towards the football pitch. Along the Ache river, you return to the village and turn left after the bridge. You reach a place of rest that you won't find if you just pass through Zwieselstein.

Map & elevation profile

This treasure route takes you through the small village of Zwieselstein. Above the main road, you walk past the small church, cross the main road, and walk through the meadows towards the football pitch. Along the Ache river, you return to the village and turn left after the bridge. You reach a place of rest that you won't find if you just pass through Zwieselstein.

Zwieselstein lies in a small basin in the rear Ötztal. Here, where the valley splits into the Venter and Gurgler valleys, the crystal-clear waters of the Venter and Gurgler Ache unite into the majestic Ötztaler Ache. You hike through the small village and enjoy the impressive backdrop of imposing mountains, lush alpine meadows, and clear mountain streams. Along the path, you pass a small, traditional church.

Step by step, the path leads you further over blooming meadows and through the forest; enjoy the sound of the streams and the chirping of birds while the scent of fresh fir greenery invigorates your senses.

How does the treasure hunt work? Along the indicated route, there are small caches (treasure boxes). One or more letters are hidden in each cache. Remember these letters or write them down. Together, these letters form a solution word.

If you have found all the caches on this route and know the solution word, you can collect a small gift (for children) at the information offices in Sölden, Vent, or Obergurgl.

Depending on the snow conditions, the route is also feasible in winter. Magnetic caches, regular containers, PETling tubes, and much more are hidden here. Please make sure everything is well hidden again.

Author's tip

Enjoy the peace at Cache 5 or use the playground at Cache 6

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Sölden (Tourism area)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 03.01.2024

Characteristics

Round trip
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly

Way types

Asphalt 1.25 km
Schotterweg 1.12 km
Pfad 37.33 m
Straße 329.25 m
Unbekannt 190.27 m

Safety guidelines

Be careful at the main road - hold children by the hand and watch out for traffic. You have to cross the main road twice and walk along the main road twice.

You start at the bus stop (downstream towards Obergurgl) in Zwieselstein or at the Hochstattweg parking lot (paid).

From the bus stop, you walk along the main road. Shortly before the bridge, turn left onto a narrower street, the 'Hochstattweg,' and follow it until you reach a wooden bridge. Cross it and continue your way to the church, where your first cache is already waiting. After finding it, continue walking along the paved road until you reach the main road again.

Now cross it carefully and continue straight through the fields towards the forest – don’t forget to stop at Cache 2 and note down the letters. When you are almost at the forest, Cache number 3 awaits you. Then take the path to the right into the forest so that you walk towards Zwieselstein. A wide forest path leads you past the football pitch and along the Venter Ache back to Zwieselstein. Don’t forget to look for Cache 4.

After passing the Brückenwirt guesthouse, you reach the main road – walk along the sidewalk, and just after the bridge, a small path leads you again directly beside the stream into a small woodland. There are benches and a table to rest here. Also watch out for Cache number 5, which has made itself comfortable here. Behind the valley hostel Zwieselstein, you now walk back towards the main road, cross it, and walk straight along a smaller street towards the playground. Cache number 6 is also hiding there. Afterwards, turn right into a side street and walk up the hill a little; you will then reach a field path. There you will find the last cache. Walk along the field path to the end and return to the bus stop.

Public transit

By bus towards Obergurgl; stop Zwieselstein Hotel Post

Starting point

Bus stop Zwieselstein downstream

Getting there

The B186 towards Timmelsjoch/Obergurgl/Hochgurgl - the village of Zwieselstein

Parking

Parking lot Hochstattweg (paid).

Coordinates

11.027334, 46.939547
Plan arrival

Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
9 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
21 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Monday, 15.06.
Not entirely stable—and a bit cooler
Morning
8 °C
40%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
19 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

Good trainers or hiking shoes - in winter, winter hiking shoes with good soles are advantageous. Snacks and something to drink