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Grieskogl

Mountain Hike · Oetztal

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Photo: Ötztal Tourismus
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Photo: Ötztal Tourismus

HOCHSÖLDEN -> GRIESKOGL

difficult

Distance 3.3 km

2:30 h

824 m

A fascinating panoramic view from the summit over the Ötztal and the romantic Pollestal with the glaciated Hohe Geige in Tyrol can be enjoyed by climbing the Grieskogel (2,911 m).

Starting from Hochsölden, the summit can be reached in about 2:30 hours through moderately difficult alpine terrain.

This promising summit hike begins in Hochsölden and first follows the gravel path towards the Rotkogl mountain station. Now it goes on a more narrow path further north. First through alpine and later also over gravelly terrain, the last part before the summit overcomes a small rock step (here you are secured with steel ropes).

In addition to the wonderful view from the Grieskogel summit (2,911 m) to the Hohe Geige or the Daunkögel, with a little luck, you sometimes can also spot some wildlife in the Pollestal.

This tour has several options from the starting point:

Option 1: from Hochsölden (2,070 m) it is about 2:30 h to the summit,

Option 2: if you use the Rotkogl gondola, it is 1:45 hours,

Option 3: for the sporty people all the way from Sölden (1,370 m) you have to plan a 4:30 h ascent.

Author

Ötztal Tourismus

Updated: March 23, 2021

Difficulty

difficult

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

Grieskogl, 2,888 m

Lowest point

Hochsölden, 2,050 m

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Safety information

For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted, Very good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report:

Tips and hints

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

Start

Hochsölden (2,049 m)

Coordinates:

46.976948, 10.986329

DMS

46°58'37.0"N 10°59'10.8"E

UTM

32T 651074 5204517

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Destination

Grieskogl

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A fascinating panoramic view from the summit over the Ötztal and the romantic Pollestal with the glaciated Hohe Geige in Tyrol can be enjoyed by climbing the Grieskogel (2,911 m).

Starting from Hochsölden, the summit can be reached in about 2:30 hours through moderately difficult alpine terrain.

In addition to the wonderful view from the Grieskogel summit (2,911 m) to the Hohe Geige or the Daunkögel, with a little luck, you sometimes can also spot some wildlife in the Pollestal.

This tour has several options from the starting point:

Option 1: from Hochsölden (2,070 m) it is about 2:30 h to the summit,

Option 2: if you use the Rotkogl gondola, it is 1:45 hours,

Option 3: for the sporty people all the way from Sölden (1,370 m) you have to plan a 4:30 h ascent.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

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

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

All parking is free during the day.

Parking for several days (eg hike tour):

Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn

Coordinates

46.976948, 10.986329

DMS

46°58'37.0"N 10°59'10.8"E

UTM

32T 651074 5204517

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000

Equipment

Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, 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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Difficulty

difficult

Distance

3.3 km

Duration

2:30 h

Ascent

824 m

Descent

824 m

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