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· ÖtztalÖtztal Trek Route 2
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Hildesheimer HutPhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
STAGES 6 – 9
Hochstubaihütte (3,174 m) – Hildesheimer Hut (2,899 m) – Siegerland Hut (2,710 m) – Gasthaus Hochfirst (1,860 m) – Brunnenkogelhaus (2,738 m)
SÖLDEN'S QUIET SIDE
Silence also prevails in Sölden, deep in the Windachtal reflects the beauty of nature. Along the Ötztal peaks and glaciers, the wide stone meadows, and alpine pastures reveals Sölden's quiet side. Where once lively smuggler paths existed, there is now an excellent network of hiking trails from hut to hut!
Altitude meters: 2,460 m ascent; 2,800 m descent
Distance in kilometers: 26.5
A classic for all mountaineers is route 2 of the Ötztal Trek – Sölden's quiet side! Around the Windachtal, the route leads us along the old smuggler paths – including a detour into neighboring South Tyrol!
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Track types
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HildesheimerhütteHochstubaihütte
Siegerlandhütte
Restaurant Timmelsjoch
Brunnenkogel Hut
Safety information
For climbers who are sure-footed, fearless of heights, and experienced in high alpine terrain; excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, safety and orientation tools, and good weather conditions recommended. Please note the current weather report.
Tips and suggestions
Access – from Sölden via Fiegl’s hut in the Windachtal and the Seekarsee to the Hochstubaihütte approx. 5.5 hours ascent; alternatively, a scheduled bus from Sölden to Fiegl’s hut in the Windachtal – then another approx. 3.5 hours ascent to the Hochstubaihütte
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Then you travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxis through the entire valley to your desired destination.
The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car journey to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. The journey by car leads travelers over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your trip using the route planner here: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
Parking options are available in Sölden:
- Postplatz parking lot
- Stiegele parking lot
- Tiered parking lot
- Giggijochbahn + underground car park
- Gaislachkoglbahn + underground car park
- Hochsölden parking lot
- Hochsölden underground garage, 1st parking deck
- Zwieselstein parking lot
- Zwieselstein/Sports field parking lot.
Parking in Sölden is subject to a fee.
For parking over several days (e.g., hut tours):
- Gaislachkoglbahn underground garage, parking ticket either online or directly at the ticket office of the Gaislachkoglbahn
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass hiking map (available at Ötztal Tourism information offices)
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted 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 refreshment stops, is necessary.
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