In the Realm of the Bearded Vulture

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High above Sölden lies the quiet Windachtal valley – a place where nature still dictates its own rhythm. Our hike begins with a bus ride to Fiegl’s Gasthaus. From here, the path leads through the Windachtal Nature Forest Reserve, where up to 300-year-old stone pines and larches grow and the forest is allowed to develop freely. Along flower-rich mountain meadows and past the traditional Ötztal alpine huts – the Thayen – we discover the diversity of alpine nature. Thanks to successful nature conservation and reintroduction projects, the majestic bearded vulture is once again circling above the valley. Together with our nature guide, we enjoy the impressive views of the glaciated peaks and experience a quiet, pristine side of Sölden.