Themed hikes Cable car hiking: Gaislachkogl

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 2.7 km
Duration: 1:30 h

Ascent with the Gaislachkogl cable car to the Gaislachkogel middle stationHiking: Gaislachkogel middle station - Gaislachkogl upper station - Sölden

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 2.7 km
  • Duration: 1:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:849 hm
  • Elevation downhill:0 hm
Highest point3,031 m

Starting point

Gaislachkogl middle station

Finishing point

Gaislachkogl upper station
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

Red mountain trails are moderately difficult: some narrow and steep, but secured walking and climbing sections await hikers. The corresponding signs are on a yellow background and display a red circle as a difficulty rating.

Moderately difficult mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: www.oetztal.com/en/summer.html 

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves are 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 dining options, is necessary.
Source: TVB Ötztal Tourismus

Description

From the middle station of the Gaislachkogl cable car, a wide gravel path leads uphill over the ski slope to the Gaislachkogl. Where the alpine meadows bloom, you encounter native grazing animals such as sheep, cows, and horses. Along the idyllic mountain slopes, which are hardly recognizable in winter as a ski slope, the path leads uphill and over the Wasserkar to the Gaislachkogl. This beautiful, moderately difficult hike offers an authentic mountain experience with a magnificent view along the route.


Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal railway station. The final station or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination. The current bus schedule is available at: fahrplan.vvt.at 

  • Parking

    In Sölden, the following parking options are available:

    • Gaislachkogl cable car + underground garage

    All parking spaces are free during the day.

    For parking for several days (e.g., hut tour):

    • Postplatz, parking ticket available at the Sölden information center
    • Gaislachkogl cable car parking garage, parking ticket either online or directly at the Gaislachkogl cable car ticket office

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