TIP Alpine Passes Tyrol ➤ Ötztal Glacier Panorama Road

Turn right at the exit of Sölden and the drive by car, motorcycle, or public bus along the Ötztal Glacier Road begins. It leads high above Sölden to the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers. The highest Alpine road in the Eastern Alps was built in 1972 as an extension of the already existing road to Hochsölden. The average gradient of the 13-kilometer route to the Rettenbach glacier is 11%. On the way to the Tiefenbach glacier, vehicles also pass through the highest tunnel in Europe, the Rosi Mittermaier Tunnel, named after one of the most successful German ski racers of all time. Shortly after, high mountain visitors pass the highest point of the road at 2,830 meters above sea level.

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Once newcomers by car, motorcycle, bus, or bicycle have passed the highest point of the Glacier Road, they reach the parking lots located slightly below the lift facilities of the Tiefenbach Glacier. Sufficient parking spaces are also available near the Rettenbach glacier. Of course, arrival can also be comfortably made by glacier ski bus, especially in the autumn months. Once at the top, a warm, windproof jacket should not be missing, as weather at over 2,800 meters above sea level can sometimes bring surprises. This should also be taken into account before the drive; it is best to check the current route status and weather conditions in advance. The first winter onset does not take long to arrive at this altitude. The glacier road remains closed throughout the entire winter.

Gazing at the eternal ice of the glacier, the high alpine terrain shows itself ready for mountaineers and hikers in the summer months.