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Rettenbachalm

Hiking Trail · Gemeinde Sölden
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    SÖLDEN -> RETTENBACHALM -> SÖLDEN
    moderate
    Distance 4.8 km
    2:00 h
    768 m
    768 m
    2,145 m
    1,371 m
    From Sölden you walk towards the church and continue to Grünwald. From there you take the steep forest path towards Hochsölden to the Gampe Alm junction.

    When you pass the Gampe Alm you keep south to the marked path, slightly ascending past the Hühnersteige to the Rettenbachalm.

     

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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: November 13, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    Rettenbachalm, 2,145 m
    Lowest point
    Sölden, 1,371 m
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    Rest stops

    Gampe Alm
    Gampe Thaya
    Rettenbachalm

    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 suggestions

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

    Start

    Sölden
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.968020, 11.006992
    DMS
    46°58'04.9"N 11°00'25.2"E
    UTM
    32T 652671 5203565
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    Destination

    Rettenbachalm

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Option 1: From Sölden past the church in the direction of Grünwald, from there on the steep forest path in the direction of Hochsölden to the Gampe Alm junction.

    Continue via the Gampe Alm further south to the marked path, hiking past the Hühnersteige to the Rettenbachalm.

     

    Option 2: Take the Gaislachkogelbahn to the middle station and from there via the Bartig Bödele (double-used route for bikers and hikers) to the Ötztaler Gletscherstrasse from there to the Rettenbachalm.

     

    Option 3: From Hochsölden past the Gampe Alm over to the Hühnersteige to the Rettenbach Alm

     

    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

    Directions

    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 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.

     

    Parking for several days (eg hike tour):

    • Parkgarage Gaislachkoglbahn, Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.968020, 11.006992
    DMS
    46°58'04.9"N 11°00'25.2"E
    UTM
    32T 652671 5203565
    w3w 
    ///scarcer.conduct.ejects
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Almzeit

    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.

     

    Similar routes nearby

    • Heidealm
    • Gaislachalm
    • Hühnersteign
    • Goldeggalm
    • Löple Alm
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    4.8 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    768 m
    Descent
    768 m
    Highest point
    2,145 m
    Lowest point
    1,371 m
    Scenic Refreshment stops available Linear route Family-friendly

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