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Rettenbachalm

Hiking Trail · Oetztal

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SÖLDEN - RETTENBACHALM

moderate

4.8 km

2:00 h

768 m

From Freizeit Arena a steeply ascending path takes you up to the hamlet of Grünwald. There you follow the precipitous forest trail to the Hochsölden federal road until you reach the turn-off to Gampe Alm. Via lovely Gampe Alm you walk southwards along the signposted and slightly ascending trail that leads, past Hühnersteig'n, to panoramic Rettenbachalm.

Author

Ötztal Tourismus

Updated: January 20, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2,145 m

Lowest point

1,371 m

Best time of year

Jan

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Rest Stop

Gampe Thaya
Rettenbachalm

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, hints and links

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

Start

Sölden (1,371 m)

Coordinates:

46.968020, 11.006992

DMS

46°58'04.9"N 11°00'25.2"E

UTM

32T 652671 5203565

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Destination

Rettenbach Alm

Turn-by-turn directions

From the Sölden / Kirche steep path to the local part of Grünwald, further steep forest path to Hochsöldenstraße to the junction Gampe Alm. Over the Gampe Alm further south to the marked trail, slightly ascending at the Hühnersteig'n continue ascending to Rettenbachalm.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is thetrain 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

Getting there

The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is thelongest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to theentrance 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/maps

Parking

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):

Postplatz, Parkticket available at the information Sölden
Parkgarage Gaislachkoglbahn, Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn

Coordinates

46.968020, 11.006992

DMS

46°58'04.9"N 11°00'25.2"E

UTM

32T 652671 5203565

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal

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

Heidealm
Gaislachalm
Hühnersteign
Goldeggalm
Hochsölden
Löple Alm
Gasthof Sonneck

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

4.8 km

Duration

2:00h

Ascent

768 m

Descent

768 m

One-way route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family friendly

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