Ötztal Trek Stage 10

Sölden /
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 11 km
Duration: 4:30 h

Welcome to Route 3 of the Ötztal Trek, which takes us into the rear Ötztal valley, following in the footsteps of the world-famous glacier man "Ötzi". Our day's stage takes us through a fragrant Swiss stone pine forest across beautiful alpine pastures. We recommend a refreshment stop at the Hochwildhaus before continuing on to our stage destination, the Ramolhaus at 3,001 meters above sea level.

Tour character

Difficult, challenging stage on black mountain paths. Sure-footedness and high alpine experience for demanding, partly pathless terrain and steep climbs is required. A very good level of fitness is required.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 11 km
  • Duration: 4:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:1476 hm
  • Elevation downhill:381 hm
Highest point 3,001 m

Starting point

Obergurgl

Finishing point

Ramolhaus
  • Fitness level 4 / 6

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Description

  • Route: Track, Cart Lane, Climbing, Path
  • Requirements: Step safety, dizziness, condition, endurance;
  • Mountain route red
  • Difficulties: glacier passage on the Gurgler Ferner (in the area of the route flat and column-free)
  • Equipment: normal hiking equipment, crampons, pimples and rope for glaciers not necessary
  • Acess / exit point: from Obergurgl via the Ramolweg to the Ramolhaus (about 4 h ascent, about 3 h descent) )

Getting here

  • Arrival by 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

  • Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Gurgl: 

    - Parking garage (center of Obergurgl), chargeable | no parking at night

    - Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl, chargeable | no parking at night

  • Contact

    Ötztal Trek Etappe 10

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