Sölden -> Windach Valley -> Waal Path Mooserstegle -> Sölden
SurefootednessNo special difficulties
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, a hat, and 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 on hikes without opportunities to stop, is necessary.On this themed path you can enjoy the peace and beauty on Sölden's quiet side. The Mooserstegle is a waal path from an earlier time. These waals held great importance because they allowed the meadows to be irrigated. We hike along the old path into the Windach Valley with deep views into the gorge of the Windach Ache.
Here you can see the work of water over the past centuries, deeply cut into rock and stone. Further inside the valley, you come somewhat closer to the water. But before the path leads over a bridge to the Mooserstegle, we take a short break in the hammocks. Then you walk down to the right and through the mystical forest to the riverbed of the Windach Ache.
There you cross a small bridge and on the opposite side follow the Mooserstegle, a diverted waal of the Windach Ache from an earlier time. You continue walking, always accompanied by the reconstructed waal, which especially delights the smallest guests. It goes on leisurely past peaceful and fairytale-like places until shortly before the barbecue area. From there, the path leads downhill, past the Windau mill down into the Windau district. You can pause and gather strength at the station of the Ötztal Nature Park before returning to the starting point.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or departure point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly continue your journey with the public bus service or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
In Sölden, the following parking options are available:
The parking lots in Sölden are chargeable.
For parking several days (e.g., hut tours):
