Hikes in Gemeinde Sölden

Sölden is located in the Ötztal in Tyrol and is one of the largest tourist communities in ÖAustria. Sölden is also the largest municipality in Austria by area. The Ötztal is the longest transverse valley in the Eastern Alps and is framed by the Ötztal Alps in the west and the Stubai Alps in the east. A place of superlatives. Both experienced mountaineers and families with children will find suitable routes here.

The special feature of the region is its impressive alpine landscape with majestic peaks and deep blue lakes. With an altitude of over 3,000 metres, the surrounding mountains such as the Wildspitze massif are ideal destinations for demanding mountain hikes. But even less experienced hikers get their money's worth, as there are numerous well-marked trails that lead through large valleys along wild mountain ranges.

One of the most beautiful hiking tours in Sölden is the hike to the Stuibenfall - the highest waterfall in Tyrol. The path there leads along the roaring mountain stream and offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountain landscape. This tour is particularly suitable for families with children, as it is relatively easy to do and offers many interesting stops along the way.

The character of the crossing of the main Alpine ridge on the long-distance trail E5 is quite different. From Sölden you hike on beautiful paths to the Timmelsjoch and then down into the Passeier Valley.

A highlight for all sure-footed and fit hikers is the Panorama Trail from the Rettenbach Glacier to the Schwarze Schneid - a spectacular route along a high plateau with breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks. This trail requires a little more fitness than other tours in the region, but rewards every step with unforgettable views.

The summit of the Schwarzkogel is somewhat easier to climb. You don't have to make the long ascent entirely under your own steam, but can take the Giggijoch cable car up to the Rotkogeljoch hut at over 2200m. After that it is only about 700 metres up to the summit. This tour is one of the few not too strenuous ways to climb a 3000m peak.

Whoever is looking for easy hikes will find a wide selection around Sölden. On the one hand in the valley, where there are hiking trails along the Ötztaler Ache and up to alpine pastures. On the other hand, you can also use the mountain railways to cover many metres of altitude quickly and in a relaxed manner and take circular walks. These cable car hikes are becoming more and more popular and there are a lot of them. So if you want a great panorama right from the start, then these tours are for you: