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Heidealm

Hiking Trail · Sölden

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SÖLDEN -> HEIDEALM -> SÖLDEN

moderate

Distance 4.9 km

2:30 h

753 m

From Sölden you walk past the church on a narrow paved path steeply up to Innerwald. Through Innerwald you get to the Ötztaler Gletscherstrasse. Follow this street to the Stiegele (crossing Gaislach / Gletscherstraße).

From the Stiegele, a forest road runs relatively flat at first and then a bit steeper up to the first bend. The road often runs parallel to the ski run. After several turns you first reach the Alpengasthof Sonneck, from there you continue to the Gaislachalm and then via the wide path behind the hut to the Heidealm.

Author

Ötztal Tourismus

Update: April 02, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

Heidealm, 2,130 m

Lowest point

Sölden, 1,371 m

Best time of year

Jan

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Rest Stop

Alpengasthof Gaislach Alm
Alpengasthof Sonneck
Heidealm

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 hints

Parking: post office Sölden

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

Start

Sölden (1,370 m)

Coordinates:

46.968027, 11.007035

DMS

46°58'04.9"N 11°00'25.3"E

UTM

32T 652674 5203566

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Destination

Heidealm

Turn-by-turn directions

Option 1: From Sölden you walk past the church towards the hamlet of Innerwald. Behind the small chapel in Innerwald you follow the path towards Stiegele. From there you follow the wide forest road towards the Gaislacher Almen.

When you arrive at the Gaislachalm, you can take the wide ascending field path behind the Gaislachalm to the Heidealm.

Option 2: Easily accessible from the middle station of the Gaislachkoglbahn via the wide hiking trail to the Heidealm. Walking time approx. 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 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

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):

Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn

Coordinates

46.968027, 11.007035

DMS

46°58'04.9"N 11°00'25.3"E

UTM

32T 652674 5203566

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Almzeit Folder

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.

Basic Equipment for Hiking

Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
Layered, moisture wicking clothing
Hiking socks
Rucksack (with rain cover)
Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
Sunglasses
Hiking poles
Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
First aid kit
Blister kit
Bivy / survival bag
Survival blanket
Headlamp
Pocket knife
Whistle
Cell phone
Cash
Navigation equipment / map and compass
Emergency contact details
ID

The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

Similar routes nearby

Hühnersteign
Gaislachalm
Goldeggalm
Hochsölden
Löple Alm
Rettenbachalm
Gasthof Sonneck

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

4.9 km

Duration

2:30 h

Ascent

753 m

Descent

753 m

Scenic Linear route Refreshment stops available

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