Ötztal Glacier Road

#520 among destinations in Austria

Nature, Natural attraction, Valley

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The Ötztal Glacier Road, at 2,830 m, is the second highest paved road in Europe. It is the access road from Sölden to the Rettenbach glacier and Tiefenbachferner glacier in the Ötztal Alps. It was built in 1972 as a spur from the existing Hochsölden road. The road climbs the Rettenbach valley from Solden in the Ötztal valley in Tyrol. Near the top of the valley, the foot of the Rettenbach glacier, the road turns south and continues climbing through a ski tunnel—the second highest road tunnel in Europe—where the highest point of the road is at the southern end of the tunnel. From there it descends to the ski station at the foot of the Tiefenbachferner glacier. ()

Local name: Ötztaler Gletscherstraße Maximum elevation: 9281 ftCoordinates: 46°55'26"N, 10°56'45"E

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TyrolAustria

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Ötztal Glacier Road – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rettenbach glacier, Wildspitze, Hinterer Brunnenkogel, Innere Schwarze Schneid.

0.9 miNW
Winter sport, Ski area
Rettenbach glacier
23 min walk • Nestled in the stunning alpine landscape of Austria, the Rettenbach Glacier offers a unique and exhilarating experience for skiing enthusiasts. This high-altitude ski area is renowned for its excellent snow conditions and extensive ski runs that cater to both beginners...
4.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wildspitze
117 min walk • Wildspitze, Austria's second highest peak, is a majestic mountain that beckons adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike. Towering at an elevation of 3,768 meters, Wildspitze is a prominent feature in the Ötztal Alps and offers breathtaking views that are well worth...
4.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hinterer Brunnenkogel
104 min walk • The Hinterer Brunnenkogel is a mountain in the Weisskamm group of the Ötztal Alps. Its summit can be reached with the highest aerial tramway in Austria.
1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Innere Schwarze Schneid
26 min walk • The Innere Schwarze Schneid is a mountain in the Weisskamm group of the Ötztal Alps.
5 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Breslauer Hütte
127 min walk • Breslauer Hütte - a mountain shelter in Austria, in the Ötztal Alps at the foot of WildSpitze. The shelter was built in 1882 by Duöav Breslau. The Wroclaw Duöav section was created in 1877, and after World War II reactivated in Ludwigsburg. He currently has its headquarters in Stuttgart.
5.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Rifflsee
139 min walk • Rifflsee is a lake of Tyrol, Austria. It is the largest lake in the Ötztal Alps. The mountain lake is located in the Kaunergrat west of the Pitztal and is a typical moraine reservoir.
5.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hinterer Brochkogel
134 min walk • The Hinterer Brochkogel is a mountain in the Weisskamm group of the Ötztal Alps.
2.6 miE
46°56'3"N • 10°59'55"E
Gaislachalm, Sölden
66 min walk • Hiking, Alpine hut
1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Äussere Schwarze Schneid
26 min walk • The Äussere Schwarze Schneid is a mountain in the Weisskamm group of the Ötztal Alps.
5.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Vorderer Brochkogel
144 min walk • The Vorderer Brochkogel is a mountain in the Weisskamm group of the Ötztal Alps.
3.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wassertalkogel
91 min walk • The Wassertalkogel is a mountain in the Geigenkamm group of the Ötztal Alps.