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Ötztal Trek Stage 08
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/ SiegerlandhüttePhoto: Ötztal Tourismus -
/ WindachschartePhoto: Ötztal Tourismus
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/ HochfirstPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus
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SIEGERLANDHÜTTE (2.710 m) –> WINDACHSCHARTE –> GASTHAUS HOCHFIRST (1.860 m)
Route: Climbing, cart track, track requirements: Safety, dizzying; Mountain route red Difficulty: no special difficulties Equipment: normal hiking equipment Walking time: approx. 4 h Difference in altitude: approx. 262 Hm ascent, approx. 1.112 hm descents Highest point: 2,862 m Distance: approx. 5 km Accommodation: lodge, Siegerlandhütte, Gasthaus Hochfirst Quereinstieg , Exit: from Sölden through the Windachtal to Siegerlandhütte (about 5 h ascent, approx. 4 h descent); From Moos / Passeier to the Gasthof Hochfirst (approx. 3,5 h ascent, approx. 3 h descent); From the Timmelsstraße to the Timmelsalm (about 0.5 h ascent and descent) by bus from Sölden to the Timmelsjoch, walking time to the Gasthof Hochfirst (approx. 1.5 h in the descent)
Rest Stop
TimmelsalmGasthaus Hochfirst
Safety information
Trittsicherheit, Schwindelfreiheit
Keine besonderen Schwierigkeiten
Tips, hints and links
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Siegerlandhütte (2710 m) - Windachscharte - Gasthaus Hochfirst (1860 m)
Along the Smugglers‘ Trails
Following the secret Smugglers‘ Routes you walk towards the ridge of Windachscharte at 2862 meters. Here you cross the border between Austria and Italy on a trail deeply rooted in history. Overlooking scenic Passeiertal Valley, a descending path leads down to Timmelsalm Hut. Right below you also reach the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road, a famous panoramic route leading from the rear Ötztal to South Tyrol. Nearby Gasthof Hochfirst is located right on the Timmelsjoch Road.
DAY TOUR SPECIAL
Siegerland Hütte (2710 m) –> Schneeberghaus (2355 m) –>Gasthof Hochfirst (1860 m)
Those who want to extend the tour can take the fork-off to Schneeberghaus mountain hut at the height of Lake Schwarzsee. Enjoy a rewarding journey back in time to South Tyrol‘s deeply rooted mining history. Also renowned for excellent lunchtime meals.
Difficulty level: intermediate hiking tourWalking time: Siegerlandhütte – Schneeberghaus: 4 - 5 hrs; Schneeberghaus – Gasthof Hochfirst: 2.5 hrsChanges in elevation: ascent 500 / descent 1610 altitude meters
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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
- 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):
- Postplatz, Parkticket available at the information Sölden Parkgarage Gaislachkoglbahn
- Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn
Coordinates
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.Statistics
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