Grieskogl
Hiking Trail
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moderate
3.3 km
2:30 h
856 m
0 m
Walking time:
- from Hochsölden (2,070 m): 2,5 hrs, return 1,5 hrs
- from Rotkogl top station (2,329 m): 1 3/4 hrs, return 1 1/4 hrs
- from Sölden (1,370 m): 4 hrs, return 3 hrs

Author
Ötztal Tourismus
Updated: July 31, 2018
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,906 m
Lowest point
2,050 m
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Tips, hints and links
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Hochsölden (2,049 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.976948, 10.986329
DMS
46°58'37.0"N 10°59'10.8"E
UTM
32T 651074 5204517
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Destination
Grieskogl
Turn-by-turn directions
From Hochsölden along a gravel trail to the top station of the Rotkogl chairlifts. Here you continue along a footpath which, in the upper part, uses steel ropes for protection. From the peak you enjoy superb views of Geigenkamm. If you are lucky you might spot mountain goats or even ibexes.
Note
all notes on protected areas
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
Getting there
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):
- Postplatz, Parkticket available at the information Sölden Parkgarage Gaislachkoglbahn
- Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn
Coordinates
DD
46.976948, 10.986329
DMS
46°58'37.0"N 10°59'10.8"E
UTM
32T 651074 5204517
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as outdoor clothing, weather-resistant outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and gloves. It is also important to have sufficient food and a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
3.3 km
Duration
2:30h
Ascent
856 m
Descent
0 m
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