Sölden can also be different - away from the lift-supported, well-frequented trails, this tour leads to the Gaislach Alm and Heidealm, at the foot of the Gaislachkogel. Traditional Tyrolean cuisine awaits you here.
From Sölden, the route briefly follows the main road, then soon leaves it in the direction of Innerwald. Pass the hamlets of Außerwald and Innerwald for approx. 700 meters on the glacier road and then on an evenly ascending, asphalted path towards the Gaislach Alm and on to the Heidealm - both alpine pastures offer traditional Tyrolean cuisine. From the highest point of the tour, the middle station of the Gaislachkoglbahn, you can either take the asphalt road to the glacier road and continue into the valley or join the Sölden Long Trail.
Gear up Rules! We recommend wearing the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN bike protective gear (elbow guards, knee guards, helmet, back protector, ...) on all lines, trails, enduro tracks, and mountain bike routes. Move within the Republic only with a bike that meets today's quality standards.
The start and finish point of the Gaislach mountain bike circular route is the Freizeit Arena in the center of Sölden. Facing the Freizeit Arena, you start to the right and follow the Ötztal Cycle Path 11 to the valley station of the Gaislachkogelbahn. Upon reaching the Gaislachkogelbahn, turn right to reach the federal highway B186, which you follow until the junction with the Glacier Road from the federal highway. From here, turn right up the steep Glacier Road; after two hairpin bends, leave the Glacier Road and follow the Infangstraße to the left. Here begins the steadily ascending path, initially still paved, towards Gaislachalm. At first, the forest provides some shade, but soon you reach the sunny alpine meadows.
The path takes you past the refreshments Sonneck, Gaislachalm, and Heidealm, up to the highest point of the route: the middle station of the Gaislachkogelbahn. Afterwards, an asphalt road leads you to the Glacier Road, which takes you back down to the valley.
Arrival by train
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. A local bus departs directly from the station forecourt towards Obergurgl. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 - 1.5 hours.
All important information on bus schedules, connections, and taxi companies can be found here.
At the valley stations of the Gaislachkogelbahn and Giggijochbahn, sufficient parking spaces are available; parking garages are also provided.The parking spaces are subject to a fee.
Paid overnight parking of cars in the Gaislachkogel parking garage is possible:
