WINTER HOLIDAYS IN ÖTZTAL

Zwieselstein is positioned between two world class ski regions, the International World Cup
resort of Sölden (1.377 m) and the traditional mountain resort of Obergurgl (2000 m).
The smaller resort of Vent, home to Tyrol’s highest mountain, the Wildspitze (3768) is
situated a short drive to the west.
Snow is guaranteed from October to May due to the high altitude (3.250 m) and 2 glacier ski areas, Rettenbach and Tiefenbach.

Winter walks
40 km of carefully prepared and sign-posted pathways through the forests and mountains set the scene for wonderful winter walking experience.

Skiing
The Ötztal offers world class ski regions: Ski-Arena Sölden-Hochsölden, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, Ötz-Hochötz.

SÖLDEN STANDS FOR THE FULL FORCE OF WINTER
Alpine Ski World Cup venue and one of Europe’s most renowned Ski & Snowboard Resorts. The infinite number of slopes and ski trails for all levels and abilities coupled with the perfect grooming of not less than 148 km of slopes make Sölden a truly unique winter sports center.

State-of-the-art ski lifts and gondolas with a total capacity of 69,000 persons/hour guarantee ultimate skiing fun without queuing.

SLOPES
59 km red ski trails
58 km blue ski trails
28 km black ski trails & 2 km ski routes
provide ultimate skiing fun for both beginners and advanced skiers at Giggijoch, as well as for expert racers at Gaislachkogl. In addition, Gaislachkogl peak (3,058 m) is a truly outstanding insider’s tip for lovers of off-piste skiing.

BIG 3
Sölden has the marvelous BIG 3 vantage points – Therefore it is Austria’s only ski area with 3 mountains higher than 3,000 meters which are accessible by lifts or gondolas.
Gaislachkogl (3.058 m)
Tiefenbachkogl (3.250 m)
Schwarze Schneide (3.340 m)
And the BIG 3 Rally ranks among the most beautiful ski trails across the entire ski region, comprising also a visit to all BIG 3 platforms.

SNOW IS GUARANTEED
from October through May thanks to the
- High alpine location of the slopes (1.350 – 3.340 m)
- 2 glacier ski areas at Rettenbach & Tiefenbach
- Artificial snow-making systems covering more than 60 % of the slopes

WINTER SPORTS AT THEIR FINEST IN SÖLDEN!
Boarder’s Park at Giggijoch, Race Course, Easy Cross or Moguls – The choice is all yours!
Sölden’s great winter ski area is directly connected to the glacier slopes by a number of ski lifts and gondolas called Golden Gate to the Glacier. Skiing enthusiasts can ski uninterrupetedly from the village of Sölden up to the glaciers at the elevation of 3,250 m- With a total length of 12.8 km the ski route from Schwarze Schneide at Rettenbach Glacier is the region’s longest ski trail featuring 1,880 m elevation change. The ski route across Rettenbachtal valley (6 km) is famous skiing experts and sports fan!

SKI HUTS
Not less than 25 huts and mountain restaurants within the ski area are warmly welcoming you! Rustic mountain huts, umbrella bars, spacious free-flow restaurants cater to suit all tastes. Great après-ski ambience is guaranteed as well

Tobogganing & Ice-Skating
Längenfeld is a true Paradise for sledgers.
Around Längenfeld you will find 5 toboggan runs with managed alps and best prepared pistes.
Wurzberg Alm
Length: 4 km
Duration: ca. 1,5 h

PLEASURABLE WINTER WALKING & SNOWSHOE HIKING
Discover the region’s most beautiful spots and hidden places on a myriad of cleared and perfectly signposted winter walking trails. Take a rest at one of the picturesque mountain huts. Enjoy a guided snowshoe hike. Trails and destinations in abundance – Pure bilss.

30 KM WINTER HIKING TRAILS
Explore the region’s most beautiful spots along 30 km of cleared winter hiking trails. Unspoilt nature and breathtaking winter wonderlands guarantee pure bliss! Information sheet with the winter hiking routes you ‘ll receive at the Tourist office. (in the Freizeit Arena)

WINTER HIKING SÖLDEN

HIKING TOUR TO GAISLACHALM/SILBERT AL/SONNECK
From the Sölden church along the teeply rising trail behind the church leading up to Außerwaldstrasse (hamlet of Außerwald) -> cross the ski run and follow Innerwaldstrasse until you reach the glacier road -> continue along the glacier road to the „Gaislachalm/Silbertal/Sonneck” turnoff (traffic zone: N3). (Time: 2 hrs)

HIKING TRAIL TO BRUNNENBERGALM
Start from Freizeit Arena Sölden and follow Dorfstrasse towards traffic zone G (Auweg) -> further on to Plattestrasse (hamlet of Platte) and Moosalmstrasse -> always in direction Brunnenbergalm.
(Time: 2 hrs)

PANORAMA TRAIL
From the church you take the steeply rising path towards Außerwaldstraße -> turn right at the first fork-off -> keep to the left at the playground, then turn right into Panoramaweg trail -> further on to Rettenbach road (Stiegele) -> back to Sölden. (Time: 1.5 hrs) Or further on to Gaislach -> turn left at the fork-off (gate) -> along the forest trail to the helicopter base/trade area -> back to Sölden by skibus.
(Time: 2 hrs)
SÖLDEN WALKING TRAIL ALONG ÖTZTALER ACHE
Time: 45 min

WALKING TRAIL TO MOOSALM
From Freizeit Arena Sölden along Dorfstrasse towards traffic zone G (Auweg) -> further on to Plattestrasse (hamlet of Platte) and Moosalmstrasse.
(Time: 45 min)

HIKING ROUTE TO HOCHSÖLDEN
Behind the Sölden church you take the steeply rising trail leading up to Außerwaldstrasse (hamlet of Außerwald) -> cross the ski run and follow Innerwaldstrasse until you reach the Ötztal Glacier Road -> continue along the glacier road to the fork-off to Hochsölden. Refreshment stop in Hochsölden.
(Time: 1.5 hrs)

WALKING PATH TO GRANSTEIN
From the Sölden church you follow the steep trail leading up to traffic zone H1 -> along Panoramastrasse to Sonnleithenweg (hamlet of Anreitl) and further on to Schönblickweg (hamlet of Leithe) -> continue on the forest trail (not cleared) to Granstein. Refreshment stop at Gasthof Granstein.
(Time: 1.5 hrs)

WALKING TRAIL TO RECHENAU
From Freizeit Arena Sölden you follow Gemeindestraße on the right -> towards Waldele and Rechenaustraße until you reach Haus Trofana (northwards) -> turn right into the forest trail and continue on the forest trail towards Kaisers.
(Time: 50 min)

WALKING ROUTE FROM ZWIESELSTEIN TO BODENEGG
From Gasthof Brückenwirt you walk along the cross-country skiing track.
(Time: 40 min)