Obere Rossalpe

Obere Rossalpe sits at 1685m on the Rossalm plateau in the Ötztal, Tyrol. Reach it from Sölden by heading to the Gaislachkogl base station, then hiking 2.5–3 hours up the Gaislachbach valley. The trail is well-marked and gradual, gaining 650m steadily through alpine meadows. Winter access is possible via the Gaislachkogl gondola from Sölden, which cuts the approach to 1 hour on foot.
The hut operates as a simple mountain inn with 40–50 beds in mixed and family rooms. Meals focus on hearty Tyrolean fare: speck, käsespätzle, and warming soups. Water comes from the spring—reliable year-round. There's no shower, but you'll find a washroom. The hut is staffed from June through September, and often open weekends in shoulder seasons, though winter opening depends on snow conditions. Phone ahead to confirm.
Book directly by phone or email 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August. Weekends fill fast. The hut is quieter mid-week and in June or September. It's a good base for day hikes on the Rossalm plateau or pushing further into the high valleys above Sölden. The OeAV manages access information; check their website for current opening dates.