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Ötztal Trek Stage 8

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Key facts
3:30 h Duration
9.26 km Length
274 m Ascent
1163 m Descent
2,877 m Max. altitude
1,759 m Min. altitude
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Description

Siegerlandhütte (2.710 m) -> Windachscharte -> Gasthaus Hochfirst (1.860 m)
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Siegerlandhütte (2.710 m) -> Windachscharte -> Gasthaus Hochfirst (1.860 m)
  • Route: Climbing, cart track
  • Requirements: Safety, dizzying;
  • Mountain route red
  • Difficulty: no special difficulties
  • Equipment: normal hiking equipment
  • Huts: Siegerland Hut, Gasthaus Hochfirst Hut
Author's tip

TIP OF THE DAY

Siegerlandhütte – Schneeberghaus (2.355 Meter) – Gasthof Hochfirst
Those who want to extend the tour can take the fork-off to Schneeberghaus (T +39 (0) 473 6470 45) mountain hut at the height of lake Schwarzsee.
Enjoy a rewarding journey back in time to South Tyrol‘s deeplyrooted mining history. Also renowned for excellent lunchtime meals.

Level, walking time: average hike, about. 4 - 5 h Siegerlandhütte - Schneeberghaus; Schneeberghaus - Gasthaus Hochfirst 2,5 h
Altitude meters: 500 hm ascent and 1.610 descent

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Italy (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
South Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Merano and surroundings (Tourism area)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Sölden (Tourism area)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)
Moos in Passeier (Commune)

Mountain areas

Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 13.06.2013

Characteristics

Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available

Way types

Unbekannt 9.26 km

Safety guidelines

Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report

Hiking difficulty

Alpine hiking trail in harsh, steep terrain - there may be easy climbing sections (I UIAA), steep grassy slopes, scree, easy snowfields and glacier passages. Often pathless terrain with exposed sections and the risk of falling.

Additional information

Did you know that…

... goods were smuggled to Ötztal via the hidden smugglers‘ trail?

More details about hiking In Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/hiking

Recommended maps

Kompass Hiking Map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)

ALONG THE SMUGGLERS‘ TRAILS

Following the secret smugglers‘ routes you walk towards the ridge of Windachscharte at 2862 meters. Here you cross the border between Austria and Italy on a trail deeply rooted in history. Overlooking scenic Passeiertal valley, a descending path leads down to Timmelsalm hut. Right below you also reach the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road, the Eastern Alps’ highest border crossing point and popular panoramic route leading from upper Ötztal to South Tyrol. Nearby Gasthof Hochfirst is located right on the Timmelsjoch Road.

Public transit

Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

 

Starting point

Siegerlandhütte

Getting there

The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking facilities are available in Sölden:

 

- Parking lot

- parking lot Stiegele

- stair parking

- Giggijochbahn + underground garage

- Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage

- Parking Hochsölden

- parking garage Hochsölden 1. parking lot

- parking Zwieselstein

- parking Zwieselstein / sports ground

 All parking is chargeable

Parking for several days (eg hike tour):

- car par Gaislachkoglbahn | Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn

Coordinates

11.147701, 46.940828
Plan arrival

The tour is within these protected areas.

Naturpark Ötztal (Protected area)
Texelgruppe (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Stubaier Alpen (Protected area)

Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.
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