Hochsölden: Mountain Lifts, Ski Slopes and Winter Trails

Hochsölden is situated at an altitude of 2,083 metres in the heart of the sports area, combining mountain lifts, ski slopes and winter trails with special views of the mountain landscape. In Hochsölden, you have direct access to the ski slopes from your doorstep. The Hochsölden-Rotkogl cable car is a 10-person gondola lift running from Hochsölden to Giggijoch and back. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Hochsölden, you can therefore first consider whether mountain lifts and proximity to the slopes, winter hikes or summer activities should be the focus of your trip.

Winter experiences around Hochsölden

The development of the village is closely linked to mountain transport. In 1948, after the Second World War, a single-chairlift to Hochsölden was built, marking the beginning of Hochsölden’s rise as a tourism centre. In 1971, the Langegg 1 and Langegg 2 chairlifts made it possible for the first time to travel from Gaislachkogl to Hochsölden. These historic milestones explain why mountain lifts remain a characteristic feature of the village to this day.

The specific winter activities also offer a range of options for planning your day. The HARBE LINE starts directly in front of the top station of the Giggijochbahn and ends in Hochsölden after a descent of 180 vertical metres. The panoramic trail in Hochsölden is a winter hiking trail. Hochsölden is also home to snowshoe trails managed by Ötztal Tourismus. This means you can include winter trails and a snowshoe tour in your plans alongside time on the slopes, without making every day the same.

Summer trails and destinations

Hochsölden can be explored through more than just winter activities. In summer, visitors can take the Giggijochbahn to Giggijoch and descend from there to Hochsölden in around 20 minutes. In summer, pedestrians can reach Sonnblick via the Giggijochbahn and the Hochsölden-Rotkogl cable car. From Hochsölden, Rotkoglhütte can also be reached by taking the new gondola and then walking uphill for around an hour. These approximate times provide practical guidance for planning your day without limiting your stay to a single route.

Tyrolean specialities with panoramic views

The combination of mountain scenery and regional cuisine is another special experience. At Sonnblick in Hochsölden, Tyrolean specialities are served on a panoramic sun terrace. If you would like to include a culinary break alongside outdoor activities when planning your trip, this provides a specific point of reference for choosing your activities.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans?

When looking for a holiday apartment in Hochsölden, it is worth deciding which experiences you want to prioritise before booking. For a stay focused on ski slopes and mountain lifts, direct access to the slopes, the Hochsölden-Rotkogl cable car and the connection to Giggijoch are important considerations. If you prefer peaceful activities in winter, you can take the panoramic trail and the managed snowshoe trails into account. In summer, the descent from Giggijoch, Sonnblick and Rotkoglhütte take centre stage as alternative destinations.

Other places to consider

If you would like to consider destinations besides Hochsölden, you can also visit Bodenegg, Vent, Zwieselstein, Obergurgl and Hochgurgl.

To the higher-level travel overview: Sölden.