Mountain hikes Gaislacher See

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 4.0 km
Duration: 2:30 h

GAISLACHKOGL MIDDLE STATION -> GAISLACHER SEE

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 4.0 km
  • Duration: 2:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:560 hm
  • Elevation downhill:17 hm
Highest point2,704 m

Starting point

Middle station Gaislachkoglbahn

Finishing point

Gaislacher See
  • 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 passages await hikers. The corresponding signs have a yellow background and show a red circle indicating difficulty.

Medium difficulty mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) are required. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves is required for all hikes and routes.

Bringing a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without opportunities to stop, is necessary.

Source: Ötztal

Description

From the middle station of the Gaislachkoglbahn, keep left and hike towards the Gaislacher Alm until the fork in the path.Here follow the marked path to Gaislacher See or Kogl.Steeply hike up the switchbacks into the Gaislacher Kar to Gaislacher See.


Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop and exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi services through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    The following parking options are available in Sölden:

    • Postplatz parking lot
    • Stiegele parking lot
    • Step parking lot
    • Giggijochbahn + underground garage
    • Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage
    • Hochsölden parking lot
    • Hochsölden parking garage 1st deck

    Parking lots are paid.

    For parking over several days (e.g. hut route):

    • Parking ticket either online or directly at the Gaislachkoglbahn ticket counter

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