Winter & snowshoe hiking in the Oetz Region

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Rettenbachalm

Hiking Trail · Oetztal

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The route

easy

4.8 km

2:00 h

780 m

4 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.

Details

Difficulty

easy

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2145 m

Lowest point

1371 m

Best time of year

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Rest Stop

Gampe Thaya
Rettenbachalm

Tips, hints and links

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

Turn-by-turn directions

Start

Sölden (1371 m)

Coordinates:

Geographic

46.968020, 11.006992

UTM

32T 652671 5203565

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

Getting There

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

Getting there

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 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

Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Current information

Equipment

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

Similar routes nearby

Heidealm
Gaislachalm
Hühnersteign
Goldeggalm
Hochsölden
Löple Alm
Gasthof Sonneck

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Difficulty

easy

Distance

4.8 km

Duration

2:00h

Ascent

780 m

Descent

4 m

Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Family friendly

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