Long-distance hike Ötztaler Urweg E5 Sölden - Obergurgl

Sölden / Stubaier Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 14.2 km
Duration: 5:00 h

Attention: The original route of stage 5 is currently not walkable between the Sahnestüberl and Obergurgl. There is a local detour through the Timmel Valley to the Top Mountain Crosspoint in Hochgurgl. The stage destination Obergurgl can be conveniently reached from Hochgurgl by bus (Attention: downhill ride 8 times daily) or on foot (via the hiking trail towards Pillersee, walking time about 2 hours). As an alternative, you can take the bus from the stop opposite the Sahnestüberl to the bus stop at the Hochgurglbahn and then rejoin the Ötztaler Urweg towards Obergurgl above the valley station. The current bus schedule is available at www.vvt.at STAGE 5:SÖLDEN –> Erlebnismeile –> Windach Ache –> Mooserstegle –> Moos Alm –> Kühtrainschlucht –> Zwieselstein –> Sahnestüberl -> Detour Route–> OBERGURGL

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 14.2 km
  • Duration: 5:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:800 hm
  • Elevation downhill:242 hm
Highest point1,906 m

Starting point

Sölden

Finishing point

Obergurgl
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

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Equipment

Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) necessary Please note 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 when hiking without the possibility of stopping, is necessary.

Source: Ötztal

Description

TWO BLOOMING SKI RESORTS IN SUMMERThe quiet and loud Sölden, not to be overlooked is the pioneering achievement of the town in the skiing sector. Action-packed James Bond filming location, meeting point of greats in skiing, or open-air play Hannibal, these highlights and many more attract young and old alike every year. And then Sölden's quiet side, pure origin in the Windachtal, energy and power seekers find their origin here all year round. Besides impressive mountain scenery, one finds the lively and most present element in Ötztal: water. Visiting the Mooserstegle Waalweg promises a look into times past, where the Waal canals led precious water into dry areas of the valley community and served agriculture!Deeper in the valley where the Ötztal splits, you pass a small place whose name already includes the geological situation. At Zwieselstein, two mighty mountain rivers meet, the Venter and the Gurgler Ache here become the Ötztaler Ache. The path takes us into the Gurgler Valley, up to 1,930 m to the glacier and ski resort Obergurgl.


Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final station or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel with public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination.

    The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    The following parking options are available in Sölden:

    - Postplatz parking lot

    - Stiegele parking lot

    - Multi-level parking lot

    - Giggijochbahn + underground car park

    - Gaislachkoglbahn + underground car park

    - Hochsölden parking lot

    - Hochsölden parking garage 1st parking deck

    - Zwieselstein parking lot

    - Zwieselstein/Sports field parking lot.

    The parking lots in Sölden are paid.

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

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

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