Ötztaler Urweg E5 Sölden - Obergurgl

Follow the Ache, cross the bridge and climb up to the federal highway, where the path leads about 200 m along the gallery towards Obergurgl. After a short walk, the path goes through the forest down to the Ache and then right past the Piller Lake to the valley station of the Hochgurglbahn. There, cross the main road and follow the path from Untergurgl further along the Gurgler Ache to the center of 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 possibility of stopping, is necessary.

Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) necessary Please note the current weather report

The car trip to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads vacationers through the Inntal to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to toll highways, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your trip with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final station or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel with public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination.

The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

The following parking options are available in Sölden:

- Postplatz parking lot

- Stiegele parking lot

- Multi-level parking lot

- Giggijochbahn + underground car park

- Gaislachkoglbahn + underground car park

- Hochsölden parking lot

- Hochsölden parking garage 1st parking deck

- Zwieselstein parking lot

- Zwieselstein/Sports field parking lot.

The parking lots in Sölden are paid.

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

- Gaislachkoglbahn parking garage, parking ticket either online or directly at the Gaislachkoglbahn ticket office

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 Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern