Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Stage 6

Sölden / Stubaier Alpen
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 7.6 km
Duration: 3:30 h

Today we are a whole lot closer to heaven, as we start by climbing the so-called ladder to heaven. A challenging but breathtakingly beautiful stage through high alpine terrain. Once we arrive at the Hildesheimer Hütte, we enjoy the breathtaking mountain and glacier views.

Tour character

Difficult, challenging stage on black mountain paths. Sure-footedness and high alpine experience for walking on glaciers is required. Orientation required for pathless terrain. A very good level of fitness is required.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 7.6 km
  • Duration: 3:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:640 hm
  • Elevation downhill:909 hm
Highest point3,170 m

Starting point

Hochstubaihütte

Finishing point

Hildesheimer Hut
  • Fitness level 6 / 6

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Equipment

For hikers without fear of heights, sure-footed, and highly experienced in high alpine terrain; excellent physical condition, comprehensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, safety and orientation tools, good weather conditions recommended. Please observe the current weather report

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate 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 dining options, is necessary.

Source: Ötztal

Description

  • Route: path, prepared trail on the glacier
  • Requirements: sure-footedness, no fear of heights, high alpine experience
  • Black mountain trail
  • Difficulties: steep descent via the Himmelsleiter
  • Equipment: normal hiking equipment, glacier equipment not required for passages over Windachferner and Gaiskarferner
  • Overnight stay, dining: Hochstubaihütte, Restaurant Jochdohle (no overnight stay), Hildesheimer Hut

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you travel comfortably and quickly with public transportation or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your 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

    - Zwieselstein parking lot

    - Zwieselstein/Sports field parking lot.

    Parking in Sölden is subject to a fee.

    For parking for multiple days (e.g. hut route):

    - Gaislachkoglbahn parking garage, parking ticket either online or directly at the Gaislachkoglbahn ticket office

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