Söll: Hiking, Mountain Views and Village Culture

If you’re looking for hotels in Söll, it helps to consider the themes that can shape a stay: hiking and mountain views, activities by the lake, and village history. The Sunnseit Runde (short route), the gondola lifts to Hohe Salve and Ahornsee each offer a different focus. Farms, churches and the cattle drive add cultural points of interest to the picture.

Hiking and Mountain Views

The Sunnseit Runde (short route) starts and ends at the Franzlhof hiking trail starting point in Söll, at an altitude of 703 metres. This sunny circular hike offers views of Söll, the Wilder Kaiser, Hohe Salve and the Pölven massif. Two gondola lifts from Söll take you to Hochsöll and Hohe Salve. From the summit of Hohe Salve, you can see more than 70 peaks over 3,000 metres high. The circular hike and the summit views offer different focuses: a route with several named viewpoints or views of numerous peaks over 3,000 metres.

Söll is also listed as a destination in the Wilder Kaiser cycling holiday offering. For guests planning a trip by bike, this adds another reason to include the village in their travel plans, alongside hiking and mountain lifts.

The Lake and Other Activities

Ahornsee is a swimming lake in the heart of Söll, and it also has a beach volleyball court. Swimming and ball sports are therefore available at the same named location. At Simonalm in Hexenwasser, visitors can make their own butter. This hands-on activity differs from the lakeside activities because making something yourself is the focus. The Mondrodelbahn is four kilometres long, easy and suitable for families; it is covered with artificial snow and illuminated. Its length, difficulty level and lighting are specific features to consider if you’re thinking of using this toboggan run.

Village History and Traditions

The Söll village loop passes centuries-old farms, linking the route to the village’s historic architectural heritage. The parish church in Söll is dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. The present-day parish church is a Rococo church built by local artists between 1765 and 1768. The dates indicate when the present-day church was built, while its dedication states its religious patronage. Stampfanger Chapel is another religious point of interest: it is a well-known pilgrimage church far and wide.

Every year in Söll, the cattle drive celebrates the return of livestock and herders from the alpine pastures. Festively decorated cows make their way into the village, accompanied by the local brass band. The cattle drive has a different temporal focus from the historic buildings and trails: it is an annual celebration.

There is a specific access restriction for Gruberhof: it cannot be reached by car or bus because the road leading there is private. Bear this in mind when planning a visit to Gruberhof.

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