Lake Gaislachsee
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GAISLACHKOGL MITTELSTATION -> GAISLACHER SEE
moderate
Distance 4 km
Duration2:30 h
Ascent560 m
Descent17 m
Highest point2,704 m
Lowest point2,174 m
Due to its unique heart shape, the Gaislacher See is unique in the Ötztal valley and worth every hike.

Author
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
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
DD
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.
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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