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Lake Gaislachsee

Hiking Trail · Gemeinde Sölden
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    GAISLACHKOGL MITTELSTATION -> GAISLACHER SEE
    moderate
    Distance 4 km
    2:30 h
    560 m
    17 m
    2,704 m
    2,174 m
    Due to its unique heart shape, the Gaislacher See is unique in the Ötztal valley and worth every hike.
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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: March 26, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    Gaislacher Lake, 2,704 m
    Lowest point
    Middle Station Gaislachkogl Gondola, 2,174 m
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    Safety information

    Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report.

    Tips and suggestions

    Parking: Gaislachkoglbahn

     

    More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From the middle station of the Gaislachkoglbahn, turn left and walk in the direction of the Gaislacher Almen until the trail is splitting.

    Here you stick to the marked path to the Gaislacher See or Kogl.

    You continue to hike the steeper hairpin bends up into the Gaislacher Kar to the Gaislacher See.

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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

    Sölden is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps

     

    Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Sölden:
    • Parking lot
    • parking lot Stiegele
    • stair parking
    • Giggijochbahn + underground garage
    • Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage
    • Parking Hochsölden
    • parking garage Hochsölden 1. parking lot

    All parking is free during the day.

     

    Parking for several days (eg hike tour):

    • Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn

    Coordinates

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    46.950692, 10.987695
    DMS
    46°57'02.5"N 10°59'15.7"E
    UTM
    32T 651252 5201602
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

     Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000

    Equipment

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

    Please bring a first-aidbox, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

    Similar routes nearby

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    • Lift-Assisted Hike: Nature Theme Trail: Gaislachkogl Middle station - Hochsölden - Maria's Alm - Sölden
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    4 km
    Duration
    2:30 h
    Ascent
    560 m
    Descent
    17 m
    Highest point
    2,704 m
    Lowest point
    2,174 m

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