Rettenbach glacier, Alpine glacier in Sölden, Austria
The Rettenbach glacier stretches across 34.3 kilometers of slopes at elevations between 2,675 and 3,250 meters in the Ötztal Alps region.
Since 2000, the Rettenbach glacier has served as the inaugural venue for the Alpine Skiing World Cup, hosting slalom events in late October.
The glacier functions as a training ground for international ski federations throughout the season, with specific days reserved for Austrian teams.
Visitors access multiple ski slopes through a 200-meter tunnel connecting Rettenbach to Tiefenbach glacier, plus several mountain lift systems.
Slope number 31 features a 65 percent gradient, establishing it as the steepest run in the Sölden ski area and a prime location for competitions.
Location: Sölden
Elevation above the sea: 2,671 m
Website: https://soelden.com/en/activities/winter/skiing-snowboarding/rettenbach-glacier
GPS coordinates: 46.94307,10.92975
Latest update: May 26, 2025 09:12
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