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Hike Tour: Gaislachkogl

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    Bike Tour: Sölden - Gaislachkogl Mittelstation - Heidealm

    Hike Tour: Heidealm - Gaislachsee - Gaislachkogl

    Total duration: 3,5h

    Distance 4.5 km
    2:45 h
    985 m
    81 m
    3,031 m
    2,046 m
    From Sölden up to the Heide Alm via the Gaislachsee to Gaislachkogl
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    Katharina Nösig
    Update: December 20, 2024
    Highest point
    3,031 m
    Lowest point
    2,046 m
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    Track types

    Dirt road 1.38%Forested/wild trail 4.80%Path 93.79%
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    0.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.2 km
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    4.2 km
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    Rest stops

    Heidealm
    ice Q Gourmet Restaurant at 3048 m

    Safety information

    Moderately difficult mountain path:

    For surefooted and practiced Hikers, good physical condition, mountain experience and equipment are needed.

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The bike tour leads form Sölden over the glacier road until shortly before the toll station. At the lefthand side before the toll station leads an tarmac path continuing to the middle station (Gaislach) from there along a wide forest path the directly to the Heide Alm. The hiking path starts from the Heide Alm directly past the Gaislachsee up to the Gaislachkogl
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    Public transport

    Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

    Directions

    The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps

    Parking

    Gaislachkolgel gondola/ car park

    Giggijoch car park

    post parking place Sölden

    Coordinates

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    46.938059, 10.995064
    DMS
    46°56'17.0"N 10°59'42.2"E
    UTM
    32T 651849 5200212
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable outdoor clothing suitable for the weather, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is recommended for all hikes and tours.

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    • Lift-Assisted Hike: Gaislachkogl Middle station - Gaislachkogl
    • Lift-Assisted Hike: Gaislachkogl - Gaislachsee - Gaislach Almen - Sölden
    • Brunnekogelhaus
    • Hut Tour Windachtal - Sölden
    • Hike Tour: Brunnenkogelhaus
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    Distance
    4.5 km
    Duration
    2:45 h
    Ascent
    985 m
    Descent
    81 m
    Highest point
    3,031 m
    Lowest point
    2,046 m

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