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Winter Hiking recommended route

Roundway to suspension bridge - Sölden

Winter Hiking · Sölden Open
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    Freizeit Arena -> Granbichl -> Windau -> Platte -> Freizeit Arena
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    Distance 4.4 km
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    100 m
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    From the Freizeit Arena you follow the path in the direction of Granbichl and Windau to the Gaislachkogelbahn. Continue along the campsite and cross the bridge where you will reach Platte. From there you keep right and take the marked path to the suspension bridge. 

    You can follow the main road back to the center of Sölden and the Freizeit Arena. 

     

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    Rest stops

    Gasthof Grauer Bär ****

    Safety information

    Please inform yourself about the conditions and status of the respective winter hiking trail at Ötztal Tourismus.

     

    Ötztal Tourismus
    T +43 5 72 00 200
    info@oetztal.com

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about winter hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandern 

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Starting at the Freizeit Arena you turn left in the direction of Granbichl.

    At the first turn you keep right and follow a narrow path along the river to the Gaislachkogelbahn. 

    When you arrive at the valley station of the Gaislachkogelbahn, continue straight and pass the campsite, where you cross the bridge.

    Following the road sign (K2) slightly uphill, you get will get to Platte.

    From there, a marked path leads over the spectacular suspension bridge.

    The way back to the center leads over the main road in the direction of the Gaislachkogelbahn back to the Freizeit Arena.

     

    Tip: As an alternative route back, you can cross the wooden bridge at the Gaislachkogelbahn and get back to the Freizeit Arena via the experience mile.

     

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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

     

    Directions

    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 Postplatz
    • 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.

     

    Coordinates

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    46.969246, 11.009969
    DMS
    46°58'09.3"N 11°00'35.9"E
    UTM
    32T 652894 5203707
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    City Map Sölden

    Equipment

    It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as weather-resistant outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and gloves.

    It is also important to bring food, water, a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.

     

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    Distance
    4.4 km
    Duration
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    Ascent
    100 m
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    110 m
    Highest point
    1,420 m
    Lowest point
    1,347 m
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