Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Route 2

Sölden / Stubai Alps
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 35.9 km
Duration: 15:00 h

STAGES 6 – 9Hochstubaihütte (3,174 m) – Hildesheimer Hut (2,899 m) – Siegerland Hut (2,710 m) – Gasthaus Hochfirst (1,860 m) – Brunnenkogelhaus (2,738 m)

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 35.9 km
  • Duration: 15:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:2,797 hm
  • Elevation downhill:3,253 hm
Highest point3,174 m

Starting point

Hochstubaihütte

Finishing point

Brunnenkoglhaus
  • Fitness level 6 / 6

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Equipment

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.

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.

Source: TVB Ötztal Tourismus

Description

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 descentDistance in kilometers: 26.5A 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!


Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by 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: fahrplan.vvt.at

  • 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

More tours in the surrounding area

Newsletter

The mountain is calling? So does our newsletter!

In our monthly newsletter we reveal the best holiday tips for Tyrol.