Tyrol · Hiking

Sonnberg-Höhenweg

A 2.7-mile point-to-point route in Tyrol, Austria.

2.7 mi
one way
1,676 ft
climb
8,587 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sonnberg-Höhenweg is a 2.7-mile point-to-point route in Tyrol, Austria, inside Naturpark Ötztal. It runs between about 8,060 ft and 8,590 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,680 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Vent, about 2.0 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Weißkarkogel, Feldkögele and Wartbichl. For camping, Camping Sölden is within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sonnberg-Höhenweg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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