Ötztaler Urweg detour E5 Sölden - Hochgurgl Crosspoint (continue by bus to Obergurgl)

From the Sölden information center, the path leads past the social center and becomes a steep ascent there. On the panoramic ridge, follow the Sonnenwinklweg before it turns into a narrower trail. From there, descend into the Windau district, cross the street, and hike along the Ötztaler Ache valley inward. At the next fork in the path, keep left and turn right behind the houses. Then follow the path into the forest where you meet a section of the Mooserstegle Waalweg. Continue hiking above the Platte district to the Moosalm. From there, continue through the Kühtrainschlucht gorge to Zwieselstein. From there, a steep, wide gravel path with switchbacks leads to the ridge. Afterwards, hike on a slightly ascending, later descending trail through light forest, past the waterfall to the Sahne Stüberl.

From the Sahne Stüberl, climb steeply again about 400 meters in elevation to the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road. Upon reaching the road, the last meters lead comfortably above the road into the valley to the Top Mountain Crosspoint.

To save the last arduous descent meters, we recommend taking the bus from there to Obergurgl.

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions when hiking without the option to stop for food, is necessary.

Moderately difficult mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see equipment section) necessary. Please observe the current weather report.

The car ride into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors through the Inn Valley up to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, country roads can also be used. Your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: Route planner: www.google.at/maps 

The following parking options are available in Sölden:

Postplatz parking lot Stiegele parking lot Step parking lot Giggijochbahn + underground garage Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage Hochsölden parking lot Hochsölden parking garage 1st parking deck Zwieselstein parking lot Zwieselstein/Sports field parking lot

All parking spaces are subject to a fee. 

For parking over several days (e.g., hut tour):

Postplatz, parking ticket available at the Sölden information center Gaislachkoglbahn parking garage, parking ticket either online or directly at the Gaislachkoglbahn ticket counter

Did you know that…
… Obergurgl, at 1,930 m above sea level, is considered the highest church village in Austria.

More information about hiking in the Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern  

To "save" the last meters downhill, we recommend the bus from Hochgurgl to Obergurgl
Schedule: www.vvt.at 

For holders of the Summer Card, the bus is free of charge.