Themed hikes Pleasure hike to the Gaislacher Lake – Enjoyment time Ice Q

Sölden /
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 940 m
Duration: 1:19 h

GAISLACHKOGL -> GAISLACHER SEE -> GAISLACHKOGL

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 940 m
  • Duration: 1:19 h
  • Elevation uphill:8 hm
  • Elevation downhill:331 hm
Highest point3,031 m

Starting point

Mountain station of the Gaislachkogl cable car

Finishing point

Mountain station of the Gaislachkogl cable car
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

Black mountain paths are narrow, almost entirely steep and exposed paths. Anyone taking a black mountain path must expect longer secured walking and climbing sections. Black mountain paths are indicated on the yellow base signs with a black circle as a difficulty indicator. 

Suitable for climbers who are not afraid of heights, sure-footed and alpine experienced; very good physical condition, alpine experience and mountaineering equipment (see under Equipment), sometimes alpine securing equipment, good weather conditions recommended: Please observe the current weather report at: www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html 

Appropriate equipment such as breathable, weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, 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 catering options, is necessary.
Source: Ötztal

Description

Fine cuisine combined with a spectacular mountain landscape in the high alpine terrain nestle together on the Gaislachkogl like yin and yang. After an enjoyable hike to the heart-shaped Gaislacher Lake combined with a "stop-by" at the 007 ELEMENTS adventure world, the subsequent reward with modern alpine delicacies in the James Bond film location, the Ice Q restaurant, is perfect. The Ice Q on the Gaislachkogl, considered the pinnacle of enjoyment at 3,048 m, combines modern architecture, Alpine cuisine and fine wine culture to a stylish, relaxed summit meeting for gourmets. With a breathtaking natural experience at the Gaislacher Lake, the journey into the world of James Bond inside the Gaislachkogl and refined culinary culture with a panoramic view, the Ice Q theme hike Genusszeit guarantees a feeling of elation for all senses!

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire 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:

    • Giggijochbahn + underground parking garage

    All parking lots are free during the day.

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

    • Parking garage Gaislachkogl cable car, parking ticket either online or directly at the Gaislachkogl cable car cash desk

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