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Hiking Trail recommended route

Silbertal

Hiking Trail · Sölden
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  • Silbertal
    Silbertal
    Photo: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
SÖLDEN -> SILBERTAL -> SÖLDEN
moderate
Distance 6.2 km
2:20 h
551 m
551 m
1,973 m
1,348 m
From Sölden you walk past the church on a narrow paved path steeply up to Innerwald. Through Innerwald you get to the Ötztaler Gletscherstrasse. Follow this street to the Stiegele (crossing Gaislach / Gletscherstraße).

From the Stiegele, a forest road runs relatively flat at first and then a bit steeper up to the first bend. The road often runs parallel to the ski run. After several turns you first reach the Alpengasthof Sonneck, from there you continue to the Gaislachalm and then to Silbertal.

Now you can enjoy the breathtaking views towards the Ventertal.

Author’s recommendation

The center shuttle is also open in the summer and with this lift you save the first altitude meters and can overcome comfortably.

 

The Alm- & Ferienclub Silbertal is also open in summer.

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Author
Roland Grüner 
Update: March 26, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Silbertal, 1,973 m
Lowest point
Sölden, 1,348 m
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Track types

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Rest stops

Bubi`s Schi- & Almhütte
Alpine guesthouse Sonneck
Alpine guesthouse Gaislach Alm
Hotel Silbertal

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 hints

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

Start

Sölden
Coordinates:
DD
46.969510, 11.010690
DMS
46°58'10.2"N 11°00'38.5"E
UTM
32T 652948 5203738
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Destination

Silbertal

Turn-by-turn directions

From Sölden you walk past the church on a narrow paved path steeply up to Innerwald. Through Innerwald you get to the Ötztaler Gletscherstrasse. Follow this street to the Stiegele (crossing Gaislach / Gletscherstraße).

From the Stiegele, a forest road runs relatively flat at first and then a bit steeper up to the first bend. The road often runs parallel to the ski run. After several turns you first reach the Alpengasthof Sonneck, from there you continue to the Gaislachalm and then to Silbertal.

Now you can enjoy the breathtaking views towards the Ventertal.

Public 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 localtaxi 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 country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: 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
  • parking Zwieselstein
  • parking Zwieselstein / sports ground

 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

Coordinates

DD
46.969510, 11.010690
DMS
46°58'10.2"N 11°00'38.5"E
UTM
32T 652948 5203738
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Book recommendation by the author

Almzeitfolder

Author’s map recommendations

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

Equipment

It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as outdoor clothing, weather-resistant outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and gloves. It is also important to have sufficient food and a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map. 

Similar routes nearby

  • Stallwiesalm
  • Fiegl's Hütte
  • Kleble Alm
  • Bike & Hike Tour: Sölden - Gurgl - Langtalereck Hut - Ramolhouse
  • Sölden's walk along the Ötztaler Ache
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6.2 km
Duration
2:20 h
Ascent
551 m
Descent
551 m
Highest point
1,973 m
Lowest point
1,348 m
Scenic Refreshment stops available Linear route Family-friendly

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