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Stallwiesalm
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Photo: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
Explanation
Option 1: Via the Forest Road (easy & family-friendly)
The hike begins at the Freizeit Arena in the center of Sölden. From there, follow the Granbichlstraße uphill to the barrier near the edge of the forest. Here, a well-maintained forest road winds gently through a quiet wooded area. Along the way, you’ll enjoy beautiful views of the Ötztal valley. After about 1.5 hours, you reach the Stallwiesalm at 1,842 m, a cozy alpine hut perfect for a break.
Option 2: Via the Woodland Trail (shorter & steeper)
Also starting from the Freizeit Arena, a marked hiking trail branches off from the forest road shortly after the barrier. This steep forest path leads more directly up the mountain. It’s a shorter option – around 1 hour of walking time – but requires sturdy footwear and good footing, especially if the ground is wet.
At 1,842 m, Stallwiesalm offers hearty local dishes, homemade desserts, and a relaxed mountain atmosphere. The hut is family-friendly, with outdoor seating and a small play area for children.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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StallwiesalmSafety 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
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernPublic transport
Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: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 countryroads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/mapsParking
The following parking facilities are available in Sölden:- Parking lot Postplatz
- 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):
- Parkgarage Gaislachkoglbahn, Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn
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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.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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