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m 2200 2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 3,0 2,5 2,0 1,5 1,0 0,5 km Hühnersteign s'Stabele Schirmbar
SÖLDEN -> HÜHNERSTEIGN -> SÖLDEN
moderate
3.4 km
1:45 h
635 m
635 m
From Sölden/church 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 which leads to Hühnersteig'n.

 

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Author
Ötztal Tourismus 
Updated: February 24, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Hühnersteign, 2,012 m
Lowest point
Sölden, 1,371 m
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Rest Stop

Hühnersteign
s`Stabele Bar

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 (1,370 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.968034, 11.007046
DMS
46°58'04.9"N 11°00'25.4"E
UTM
32T 652675 5203567
w3w 
///incidentally.weary.spoke

Destination

Hühnersteign

Turn-by-turn directions

Variant 1: Walk from Sölden past the church into the hamlet of Grünwald, continue on the somewhat steeper forest path onto the road that leads to Hochsölden, to the Gampe Alm junction. Continue over the Gampe Alm south to the marked path, slightly uphill to the chicken crate.

Variant 2: leisurely from Hochsölden via the Höhenweg to Hühnersteign. Walking time approx. 45 minutes

Variant 3: from the middle station of the Gaislachkogl cable gondola to the Hühnersteign in about 45 minutes

 

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 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

 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
46.968034, 11.007046
DMS
46°58'04.9"N 11°00'25.4"E
UTM
32T 652675 5203567
w3w 
///incidentally.weary.spoke
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Almzeit Brochure 

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
  • Goldeggalm
  • Löple Alm
  • Hochsölden
  • Rettenbachalm
  • Gasthof Sonneck
 These suggestions were created automatically.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
3.4 km
Duration
1:45h
Ascent
635 m
Descent
635 m
Scenic Refreshment stops available Family friendly Point to Point

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