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Lake Gaislachsee

Hiking Trail · Gemeinde Sölden
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    GAISLACHKOGL MITTELSTATION -> GAISLACHER SEE
    moderate
    Distance 4 km
    2:30 h
    560 m
    17 m
    2,704 m
    2,174 m
    Due to its unique heart shape, the Gaislacher See is unique in the Ötztal valley and worth every hike.
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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: March 26, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    Gaislacher Lake, 2,704 m
    Lowest point
    Middle Station Gaislachkogl Gondola, 2,174 m
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    Track types

    Dirt road 31%Path 68.99%
    Dirt road
    1.2 km
    Path
    2.8 km
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    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

    Parking: Gaislachkoglbahn

     

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

    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
    • 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):

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

    Coordinates

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    46.950692, 10.987695
    DMS
    46°57'02.5"N 10°59'15.7"E
    UTM
    32T 651252 5201602
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

     Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000

    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

    • Lift-Assisted Hike: Gaislachkogl Middle Station - Hühnersteign - Chairlift Langegg - Rotkoglhütte - Giggijoch Gondola - Sölden
    • Lift-Assisted Hike: Gaislachkogl Mountain Gondola Middle Station - Goldegg Alm - Sölden
    • Lift-Assisted Hike: Nature Theme Trail: Gaislachkogl Middle station - Hochsölden - Maria's Alm - Sölden
    • Stabele - Brunnenbergalm
    • Moosalm
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    4 km
    Duration
    2:30 h
    Ascent
    560 m
    Descent
    17 m
    Highest point
    2,704 m
    Lowest point
    2,174 m

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