Mountain hiking in the Ötztal valley

Hiking in Tyrol without detours

Lots of hiking fun

Hiking trails in the Ötztal valley

300 kilometres of hiking trails alone can be found around Sölden.
Make use of the interactive selection for your hiking tours or participate in guided mountain hikes for all ages.

Public transport in the Ötztal valley

Hiking bus & mountain railway

Your car can take a rest, as all starting points for your hikes in Sölden can be reached by hiking buses, hut taxis or with one of nine summer mountain railways. All timetables are available online.

Hiking and discovering

Family holidays in Sölden

“Almzeit” is the name of the widespread learning path in Sölden, which acquaints families with nature and biology in the mountains in an exciting, playful and culinary way.

Peak, ice & high routes in Sölden

A hiking holiday in the Ötztal valley is a very special experience with many highlights not only for families. The Tyrolean hiking valley will satisfy sportive hikers and mountaineers too. Medium and difficult tours lead right up to the eternal ice.

For high-alpine tours we recommend the company of an experienced mountain guide: In nine offices in Sölden you can find several mountain guides who are familiar with the paths. They understand the weather, which can unexpectedly change in the mountains, and are well aware of the special challenges on alpine terrain.

A special hint for ambitious hikers is the Ötztal Trek, a high-alpine long-distance trail with 22 stages and 400 kilometres in total length. The stages can be hiked separately.

1600

kilometres of hiking trails

1600

benches

13000

signs

huts and pastures

250

3,000 metre plus peaks

100000

marmots

Water world Ötztal: Lakes & springs

The Austrian Alps are a true “Water World”. During the warm season the glaciers provide for this precious liquid, which rushes and splashes relentlessly downhill in form of streams, runlets and powerful waterfalls.

However, in the Ötztal valley the water does not only come from the mountain peaks. Hot thermal water pours out of the earth in several places and turns into a real fountain of youth, like for example in the AQUA DOME Thermal bath Längenfeld. Experience the soothing medicinal water during a visit to the hot springs, the torrents of the Ötztaler Ache during a rafting tour and the still waters of mountain lakes while hiking.

In winter, the glaciers fill their reserves with fresh snow – and in early summer it all starts all over again. Tip: After the hiking pleasure enjoy bathing in the natural swimming pond in Grüners AlpenPark!