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Long Distance Hiking recommended route Stage 8

Ötztal Trek Stage 8

Long Distance Hiking · Gemeinde Sölden
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  • Siegerlandhütte
    Siegerlandhütte
    Photo: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
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    Siegerlandhütte (2.710 m) -> Windachscharte -> Gasthaus Hochfirst (1.860 m)
    difficult
    Distance 9.3 km
    3:30 h
    274 m
    1,163 m
    2,877 m
    1,759 m
    • Route: Climbing, cart track
    • Requirements: Safety, dizzying;
    • Mountain route red
    • Difficulty: no special difficulties
    • Equipment: normal hiking equipment
    • Huts: Siegerland Hut, Gasthaus Hochfirst Hut
    • Acess / exit point: 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)

    Author’s recommendation

    TIP OF THE DAY

    Siegerlandhütte – Schneeberghaus (2.355 Meter) – Gasthof Hochfirst
    Those who want to extend the tour can take the fork-off to Schneeberghaus (T +39 (0) 473 6470 45) mountain hut at the height of lake Schwarzsee.
    Enjoy a rewarding journey back in time to South Tyrol‘s deeplyrooted mining history. Also renowned for excellent lunchtime meals.

    Level, walking time: average hike, about. 4 - 5 h Siegerlandhütte - Schneeberghaus; Schneeberghaus - Gasthaus Hochfirst 2,5 h
    Altitude meters: 500 hm ascent and 1.610 descent

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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: April 26, 2024
    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    2,877 m
    Lowest point
    1,759 m
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    Rest stops

    Gasthaus Hochfirst

    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 suggestions

    Did you know that…

    ... goods were smuggled to Ötztal via the hidden smugglers‘ trail?

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

    Start

    Siegerlandhütte
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.940828, 11.147701
    DMS
    46°56'27.0"N 11°08'51.7"E
    UTM
    32T 663457 5200827
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    Destination

    Gasthaus Hochfirst

    Turn-by-turn directions

    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, the Eastern Alps’ highest border crossing point and popular panoramic route leading from upper Ötztal to South Tyrol. Nearby Gasthof Hochfirst is located right on the Timmelsjoch Road.

     

    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 local taxi 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 chargeable

     

    Parking for several days (eg hike tour):

    - car par Gaislachkoglbahn | Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.940828, 11.147701
    DMS
    46°56'27.0"N 11°08'51.7"E
    UTM
    32T 663457 5200827
    w3w 
    ///mozzarella.impeached.budgie
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass Hiking Map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Ötztal Trek Stage 7
    • Ötztal Trek Stage 9
    • Ötztal Trek Stage 6
    • Ötztal Trek Route 2
    • European E5 long-distance hiking trail – King's Segment – Zwieselstein to Moos in Passeier (original route)
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    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9.3 km
    Duration
    3:30 h
    Ascent
    274 m
    Descent
    1,163 m
    Highest point
    2,877 m
    Lowest point
    1,759 m
    Scenic Linear route Refreshment stops available

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